Service Heat Element Installation Procedure

DeVille

1. With the harness side down, element side up, place the new service heat element on a clean flat surface.

2. With the leather side up, place the two piece center insert over the service heat element.

3. Match up the alignment notches of the two assemblies.

4. Carefully pull back the two piece leather insert and fold in half (leather to leather).

5. Important:
DO NOT sew through the wires located in the heat element center/trench. Stitch the center of two piece leather insert to the center/trench of the service element. From the folded insert side, sew between the seam and edge.

6. Important:
Ensure the alignment notches match up. Stitch the outer edges of the insert to the element. From the element side, sew as close to the edge as possible.

7. Important:
Ensure the center seam of the center insert is aligned with the center seam of the trim cover. Stitch the two piece center insert assembly to the trim cover.

8. Install the seat trim cover (back/cushion). Refer to the appropriate seat trim cover installation procedure in the Seats sub-section of the Service Manual.

9. Attach the seat back assembly to the seat cushion assembly.

^ Install the hinge bolts.

^ Install the roll pins that retain the reclining actuator to the seat back hinge.

^ Connect the electrical connectors between the seat back and the seat cushion.

10. Place the seat assembly inside the vehicle and connect the electrical connectors. DO NOT install at this time.

11. Verify the seat heat function is operational.

12. Complete the seat assembly installation. Refer to Seat Replacement in the Seats sub-section of the appropriate Service Manual for the installation procedure.

Seville/Eldorado

If a sublet trim repair facility is used, please provide a copy of this bulletin to the repair shop.





Important:
Before installing the service heat element, verify that the resistance values are within the specified range. Refer to the table shown.

Important:
DO NOT attempt to remove the factory heat elements from the seat trim cover. The service heat element is to be installed between the existing factory heat element and the seat trim cover.