Seat Back Heater Element Replacement - Front (Fold Flat)

Seat Back Heater Element Replacement - Front (Fold Flat)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front seat. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket (Seat Replacement - Front Bucket) .




2. Remove the screws from the outboard recliner trim panel. Remove the trim panel.




3. Remove the screws from the inboard recliner trim panel. Remove the trim panel.
4. Remove the head restraint. Refer to Head Restraint Replacement - Front Seat (Head Restraint Replacement - Front Seat) .
5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the seat heater element.




6. Remove the bolts from the seat back frame. Remove the seat back assembly.




7. Remove the screws from the back panel. Remove the back panel.
8. Remove the armrest. Refer to Armrest Replacement - Front Seat (Service and Repair) .




9. Disconnect the lower J-hook retainer from the seat back trim cover.
10. Lift the trim cover, carefully disengaging the hook and loop retainers until the heater element is exposed.




11. Gently pull to remove the element from the seat back pad. Be careful not to damage the pad.



Installation Procedure





1. Peel off the self-stick paper backing from the heater element.
2. Position the element on the pad and press firmly to install the element.
3. Lower the seat back trim cover. Press on the hook and loop retainers to engage the retainers.




4. Connect the lower J-hook retainer on the seat back trim cover.
5. Install the armrest. Refer to Armrest Replacement - Front Seat (Service and Repair) .





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

6. Position the seat back panel. Secure the panel with the screws.

Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).





7. Position the seat back assembly between the fold-flat recliners. Secure with the seat back bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).

8. Connect the electrical connectors to the seat heater element.
9. Install the head restraint. Refer to Head Restraint Replacement - Front Seat (Head Restraint Replacement - Front Seat) .




10. Position the inboard recliner trim panel. Secure with the panel screws.

Tighten the screws to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).





11. Position the outboard recliner trim panel. Secure with the panel screws.

Tighten the screws to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

12. Install the front seat. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket (Seat Replacement - Front Bucket) .