Heater Pad - Removal

REMOVAL

WARNING: Disable the airbag system before attempting any front seat diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable and 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.

NOTE: On all models, the front passenger seat bottom contains an Occupant Detection Sensor (ODS) to provide information to the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC).






NOTE: Typical seat cushion and heated seat element shown.

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the appropriate front seat bottom or front seat back cushion and place it on a workbench.
3. Remove the cover from the cushion (3).
4. Make note of the installed location of the heated seat element (1) on the cushion.
5. Route the wire lead and connector (2) out through the opening in the cushion.
6. Remove the heated seat element from the foam cushion by carefully peeling the element away from the cushion. Be careful not to remove excessive foam from the cushion.






NOTE: Typical seat bottom cushion and Occupant Detection Sensor (ODS) shown.

7. When servicing the front passenger seat, if required, remove the Occupant Detection Sensor (ODS) (1) from the seat bottom cushion (2) and discard the sensor Occupant Detection Sensor - Removal.