Pad, Heater: Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 RAM 3500 HD and 2013 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

During the installation of the replacement heating element, be careful not to fold or crease the element assembly. Folds or creases will cause premature failure.

NOTE:

Some model vehicles come equipped with both heated and vented seats front seats.

Fig 1: Identifying Replacement Heating Element And Factory Installed Heating Element

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

NOTE:

On vehicles equipped with vented seats, the vented seat pad will have to be routed through the seat cushion prior to installation of the seat cushion

Peel off the adhesive backing from the replacement heater element (2) and stick on foam pad directly where the original heater element was positioned (1). There will be adhesive marks on the cushion outlining the factory installed location.

Fig 2: Connecting New Heating Element Electrical Connectors
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

NOTE:
Make certain the seat wire harness is correctly routed through the seat and seat back. The excess wire between the cushion and back elements should be securely tucked between the rear of the cushion foam and the rear seat cover flap.
Connect the heater element electrical connectors (3 and 4).
Reconnect the negative battery cable.
Verify heated seat system operation.
Install the appropriate seat cushion or seat back cover.