Seat Backrest Heater Mat - Rear

Seat Backrest Heater Mat - Rear

Removal

NOTICE: The heater mat is not designed to be separated from the foam pad. Doing so will damage the foam pad. Install a new foam pad and heater mat. Failure to follow this instruction can result in seat component damage and system failure.

NOTE: For parts identification and location, refer to Seat - Exploded View, Second Row Seat - Exploded View, Second Row.

1. Remove the backrest cover. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest Cover - Rear, 40 Percent Seat Backrest Cover - Rear, 40 Percent or Seat Backrest Cover - Rear, 60 Percent Seat Backrest Cover - Rear, 60 Percent.

2. Remove the backrest foam pad from the frame. Discard the foam pad with heater mat.

Installation

1.

NOTE: 40 percent shown, 60 percent similar.

Install a new backrest heater mat onto the new backrest foam pad.

1. Route the backrest heater mat pigtail and electrical connector through the backrest foam pad to the other side.

2. Position the backrest heater mat onto the backrest foam pad so the opening aligns to the clips in the backrest foam pad.
- Tuck the backrest heater mat into the backrest foam pad trench.

3. Make sure the backrest heater mat stays in place, remove the paper strips from under the backrest heater mat and adhere to the backrest foam pad, laying it flat with no wrinkles.





2. Route the heater mat wire harness in the foam pad trench.





3. Install the backrest cover. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest Cover - Rear, 40 Percent Seat Backrest Cover - Rear, 40 Percent or Seat Backrest Cover - Rear, 60 Percent Seat Backrest Cover - Rear, 60 Percent.