In Leather Seats

Heated seat element, replacing,

Leather seats

Fig 1. Heated Seat Element, Removing, Vehicles With Power Operated Seats:

Vehicles with power operated seats.

- Remove both hex head bolts (arrows) Fig 1.
- Disconnect battery ground strap
- Remove Phillip head screws and take off plastic seat track cover
- Unscrew and remove end caps at rear of seat tracks

Fig 2. Heated Seat Element, Without Power Operated Seats:

Vehicles without power operated seats

- Remove acorn nut A, take off bolt B
- Pull seat adjustment handle to release retaining rod C from seat guide
- Push seat to rear and out of seat tracks
- Tilt seat back for access to electrical connectors under seat
- Disconnect all electrical connectors to seat
- Tag wires for proper identification
- Remove seat assembly from vehicle and place on workbench
- Remove plastic rear backrest cover of front seat
- Remove side trim panel covers from seat cushion
- Remove backrest assembly
- Loosen seat cover from seat cushion
- Remove upholstery clips and seat cover

Fig 3. Heating Element Replacement:

CAUTION
(chart 5 and 6) DO NOT cut into leather seat cover, DO NOT cut closer than ( a ) to seat cover seam. ( a )=5.0 mm (13/64 in.)

- Cut off old element side panels (as shown) in Fig 3.

Fig 4. Heating Element Replacement:

- Cut out top cover, foam padding and old element from center section, as shown in Fig 4.

Heated seat element, installation

Fig 5. Heated Seat Element Installation:

Note:
If foam padding is damaged, replace with padding Part No.447 881 361B.

CAUTION
Part numbers are listed for reference only. Always consult with the Parts Department for latest information.

Heated seat element, installing

- Place foam padding cut from center section onto seat cushion (as shown) in Fig 5.

- Trim to fit
- Secure with 3M~ Trim Adhesive or equivalent

Fig 6.:

- Place new heating element onto seat cushion

Fig 7. Seat Cover Installation:

- Install seat cover to seat cushion at 14 slit points with upholstery clips as shown in Fig 7.

- Glue side element sections to seat cushion with 3M Trim Adhesive or equivalent

- Keep wrinkle free

- Complete reinstalling seat cover to seat cushion

- Install seat components in reverse order

- Place seat at rear of seat tracks

- Tilt seat back and reconnect electrical connectors

- Reinstall seat to track

- Reconnect battery ground strap

- Check seat for proper function

Note
Backrest element replacement procedure is identical.