Pad, Heater: Installation
CAUTION:
During heated seat element replacement, be careful not to fold or crease the new heating element. Folds or creases will cause premature heated seat element failure.
NOTE:
Typical seat bottom cushion and Occupant Detection Sensor (ODS) shown.
- When servicing the front passenger seat bottom cushion (2), if removed, install a new Occupant Detection Sensor (ODS) (1) onto the cushion. Refer to SENSOR, OCCUPANT DETECTION, INSTALLATION
.NOTE:
Typical seat cushion and heated seat element shown.
- Peel off the adhesive backing from the replacement heated seat element (1).
- Position the heated seat element onto the foam cushion (3) directly where the original heater element was located. There will be adhesive marks on the cushion outlining the factory installed location.
- Firmly press the heated seat element onto the foam cushion. Make sure the adhesive is fully adhered to the cushion. Be careful not to fold or crease the new heating element.
- Route the wire lead and connector (2) through the opening in the cushion.
- Install the seat bottom or seat back cover onto the cushion. Refer to SEATS, FRONT
.NOTE:
Make certain the heated seat element wire harness, airbag harness and ODS harness (when equipped) is correctly routed. Any excess wire should be securely placed between the rear of the bottom cushion and the rear seat cover flap.
- Install the seat bottom or seat back cushion. Refer to COVER, SEAT CUSHION, FRONT .
- Install the seat. Refer to INSTALLATION .
- Reconnect the negative battery cable.
- Verify proper heated seat system operation.