Seat Temperature Relay: Service and Repair

Front Seat Heater Relay Replacement

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover


Removal Procedure





1. Position the seat to the full-up position.
2. Remove the bolts that secure the front seat frame to the floor. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket (Front Seat Replacement - Bucket) .
3. Rotate the seat rearward to access the heater relay (2).
4. Use J 38778 to disengage the push-in retainer (1) from the seat pan.
5. Disconnect the electrical harness connector (3) from the relay (2).
6. Remove the relay from the front seat.



Installation Procedure





1. Position the relay to the front seat.
2. Connect the electrical harness connector (3) to the relay (2).
3. Position the relay (2) on the frame and push in to attach the retainer (1)
4. Lower the seat.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

5. Install the bolts that secure the front bucket seat adjuster to the floor pan.

Tighten the bolts to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).

6. Reposition the front seat to the original position.