Seat Backrest Heater Mat

Removal

NOTICE: Do not reinstall any heater mat or foam pad after removal. The adhesive will not adhere correctly to the foam pad, causing it to bunch up or shift out of place. A new heater mat and a new foam pad must be installed. Failure to follow these instructions can result in heated seat component damage and system failure.

NOTE: For parts identification and location, refer to Seat — Exploded View, Front in this section.

1. Remove the seat backrest cover. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest Cover — Front in this section.

2. Disconnect the backrest heater mat electrical connector.
   • Note wire harness routing for correct installation.

3. Remove and discard the backrest foam pad and heater mat.

Installation

1. Install a new backrest foam pad to the backrest frame.

2. NOTE: Install the new heater mat straight on the foam pad and without any wrinkles that may show through the backrest cover after installation.

   Install the new heater mat to the new foam pad.
   • Remove the paper strips from the new heater mat.
   • Align the heater mat square to the backrest foam pad with the wiring toward the lower edge.
   • Apply the heater mat flat on the foam pad surface without any wrinkles and correctly tuck into the valley of the foam pad.

3. Route the backrest heater mat wire harness as noted in removal and connect the electrical connector.

4. Install the backrest cover. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest Cover — Front in this section.