Seat Cushion Heater Mat

Seat Cushion Heater Mat

Removal

NOTICE: Do not reinstall any heater mat 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 must be installed. Failure to follow this instruction can result in seat component damage and system failure.

1. Remove the seat cushion trim cover. For additional information, refer to Seat Cushion Cover - Second Row, 40 Percent Seat Cushion Cover - Second Row, 40 Percent.

2. Route the heater mat wiring harness from the seat.
- Note harness routing for correct installation.

3. NOTICE: Do not use a razor knife or other sharp tool to separate the heater mat from the foam pad. Damage to the foam pad may result. Install a new foam pad if torn or burned.

Carefully peel the cushion heater mat from the foam pad and discard.

- Only a thin layer of foam should peel off with the adhesive.

4. If burned or torn, remove and discard the cushion foam pad.

Installation

1. If needed, install a new cushion foam pad.

2. NOTICE: Remove all paper strips from the adhesive before applying the heater mat to the foam pad. Otherwise, damage to the seat can occur.

Install the heater mat to the foam pad.

- Align the heater mat square to the seat cushion with the narrow area of the heater mat tucked into the valley of the foam pad and the wiring toward the rear edge of the seat cushion frame.

- Firmly apply the heater mat to the foam pad making sure it is straight and free of any wrinkles that may show through the cushion cover.

3. Route the heater mat wire harness as noted in removal.

4. Install the seat cushion cover. For additional information, refer to Seat Cushion Cover - Second Row, 40 Percent Seat Cushion Cover - Second Row, 40 Percent.