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Heated Seat Module - Removal






REMOVAL

WARNING: Disable the airbag system before attempting any component diagnosis or service of the front seats, when equipped with front seat air bags. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to follow these instructions may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.





1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the fasteners that secure the driver seat to the body and tip the seat rearward to gain access to the underneath of the seat Seat - Removal.
3. Disconnect the electrical connectors (4) from the Heated Seat Module (HSM) (2).
4. Disengage the retaining tab (1) that secures the inboard end of the HSM to the seat bottom pan (5).
5. Disengage the two retaining tabs (3) that secure the outboard end of the HSM to the seat bottom pan and remove the HSM.
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