Driver or Passenger Seat Back Heater Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Cadillac ATS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Heater

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

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WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning . Preliminary Procedure Remove the driver or passenger seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Removal and Installation . Remove the driver or passenger seat back cushion cover and pad. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement (Sedan with AHE)Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement (Sedan without AHE)Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement (Coupe with AHE)Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement (Coupe without AHE)Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement (with W2E) .
1	Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover Procedure Separate the seat cushion from the seat cushion pad.
2	Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Pad
3	Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Heater Procedure Disconnect the electrical connector. Remove the heater element by peeling it off the seat back cushion pad. Apply service heater by removing the adhesive backing and attach to the gray strips of fabric inside the cushion trim. Align the notches in the fabric strips to those in the service heater. Place heater so that copper colored wires face the trim cover. If this is the second time for servicing, then remove the heater leaving the old adhesive strips intact on the seat cushion trim. The new seat heater adhesive strips will be placed over the old adhesive strips. Reassemble the trim to the cushion using hog ring tool. NOTE: Apply low heat with a heat gun to soften the adhesive before removal.