Seat Backrest Heater Mat: Removal

NOTE: The heater mat is not designed to be separated from the foam pad. Doing so will damage the foam pad. Install a new foam pad and heater mat. Failure to follow this instruction can result in seat component damage and system failure.

NOTE: For parts identification and location, REFER to Seat - Exploded View, Front .

Remove the seat backrest cover. REFER to Seat Backrest Cover .
Disconnect the backrest heater mat electrical connector and separate the pin-type retainer.

Fig 1: Locating Backrest Heater Mat Electrical Connector
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Remove the 2 pin-type retainers.

Fig 2: Locating Backrest Foam Pad Pin Type Retainers
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NOTE: Do not remove the old backrest heater mat from the old backrest foam pad or reuse any of these parts.

Remove the backrest foam pad from the backrest frame. Discard the backrest foam pad and heater mat.