Removal
REMOVAL
NOTE: Do not remove the factory installed heating elements from the seat or seat back cushions. The original element is permanently attached and cannot be removed without permanent damage. The replacement heating element is designed to be applied directly on top of the inoperative factory installed heating element.
SEAT CUSHION ELEMENT
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the appropriate seat cushion cover.
3. Remove the rear center floor console.
4. Disconnect the inoperative heated second row seat cushion element electrical connector (2) and remove the harness routing clip from the console bracket (1).
5. Locate the wires leading from the inoperative heating element and cut them off flush with the edge of the original heating element.
SEAT BACK ELEMENT
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the appropriate seat back trim cover (1).
3. Remove the inner second row seat cushion (2) to seat back (1) bracket trim cover.
4. Disconnect the inoperative heated second row seat back element electrical connector (3) and remove the harness routing clip.
5. Locate the wires leading from the inoperative heating element and cut them off flush with the edge of the original heating element.