Pad, Heater: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Disable the airbag system before attempting any component diagnosis or service of the front seats, when equipped with front seat air bags. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to follow these instructions may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.
NOTE:
Seat bottom cushion shown in illustrations. Seat back cushion similar.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
- Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to SEAT, REAR, REMOVAL .
- Remove the appropriate seat bottom or seat back cushion and place it on a workbench.
- Remove the appropriate seat bottom or seat back cover from the cushion (1) .
- Make note of the installed location of the heated seat element on the cushion (3) being serviced.
- Remove the heated seat element from the foam cushion by peeling the element away from the cushion. Be careful not to remove excessive foam from the cushion.