52 13 451 Replacing backrest heating element for left or right sports seat

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

NOTE: Heating element is partially bonded to foam section and they can be separated from each other without incurring damaged if handled carefully.

Carefully pull off heating element in marked area from foam section.

Fig 1: Identifying Marked Area On Foam Section For Left And Right Seat

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Check foam section:

Check heating mat:

Installation:

Guide cable for backrest heating through foam hole.

Stick on heating element:

Pull off adhesive decals from heating element and stick onto edge of foam part until flush
Press down evenly in outwards direction

Fig 2: Identifying Marked Area On Foam Section For Left And Right Seat
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Check laying of heating element for:

NOTE: Carry out function test.