Heated Seat Element: Installation
- Peel off the adhesive backing on the back of the replacement heating element and stick directly over the original heating element. See Fig 1.CAUTION: During the installation of the replacement heating element, be careful not to fold or crease the element assembly. Folds or creases will cause premature failure.
1 - ORIGINAL (INOPERATIVE) HEATING ELEMENT 2 - REPLACEMENT HEATING ELEMENT - Connect the new heating element electrical connectors. See Fig 2.
1 - SEAT BACK WIRE HARNESS 2 - HEATED SEAT WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR 3 - HEATED SEAT CUSHION ELEMENT - Connect the negative battery cable.
- Verify heated seat system operation.
- Install the appropriate seat cushion or seat back trim cover. Make certain the seat wire harness is correctly routed through the seat and seat back. The excess wire between the cushion and back elements should be securely tucked between the rear of the cushion foam and the rear carpet flap of the trim cover.