Seat Temperature Element: Service and Repair

Front Seat Heater Element Replacement

Removal Procedure

Important: ALL of the heating elements in a heated seat MUST be replaced in order for the heated seat system to function properly.


1. Remove the front seat from the vehicle. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement (Bucket Seat Replacement).




2. Remove the front seat cushion cover (1). Refer to Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement (Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement).




3. Remove the front seat back cover (2). Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement (Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement).

Important: Do NOT attempt to remove the factory heating element from the front seat covers.


4. Using a pair of diagonal side cutters, cut the factory heating element wires as close to the cover as possible.

Installation Procedure

Important: ALL of the heating elements in a heated seat MUST be replaced in order for the heated seat system to function properly.





1. Install the service heat elements as follows:

1. Remove the paper backing.
2. Carefully position the replacement heat elements (2,3,4,5,6) harness side down, onto the seat cushion/back foam pad as indicated.
3. Insert the wiring harness through the hole in the foam pad.
4. Press the service heat element onto the seat cushion/back foam pad.
5. Ensure the heat element is not wrinkled and is laying flat.




2. Route the heated seat cushion electrical wiring harness as indicated.
3. Install the front seat cushion cover. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement (Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement).
4. Install the front seat back cover. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement (Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement).
5. Install the front seat in the vehicle. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement (Bucket Seat Replacement).