Backrest Heating Element, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Separate the backrest cover and backrest cushion. Refer to REAR SEAT BACKREST COVER AND CUSHION, SEPARATING .

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Disconnect the wire -5- directly from the old heating element -2-.

NOTE:

The old heating elements remain on the cushion -1- and will be covered over by the new heating element.