Seat Cushion Thermo-Electric Device

Seat Cushion Thermo-Electric Device





Removal

NOTICE: If the passenger seat is equipped with an Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) bladder system, to prevent system failure, it is necessary to carry out the OCS system reset when a front passenger seat cushion is disassembled, a new cushion cover is installed or an OCS system service kit is installed. A scan tool is used to carry out the OCS system reset.

NOTE: For component identification and locations, refer to Seat - Exploded View, Front Seat - Exploded View, Front.

1. Remove the seat. For additional information, refer to Seat - Front Seat - Front.

2. NOTE: Bottom view shows hidden retainers to be released from the top.
From under the seat, separate the cushion Thermo-Electric Device (TED).

1. Disconnect the electrical connector.

2. Disengage the 2 rear retainers.
- Push one cushion support wire inboard while pushing the TED outboard. Repeat for the other retainer.

3. Disengage the front retainers.





3. Rotate and remove the cushion TED.





Installation

All seats

1. Position the cushion TED to the seat.

2. Attach the cushion TED.

1. Engage the front retainers.

2. Engage the rear retainers.

3. Connect the electrical connector.

3. NOTE: To identify the Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) system, refer to Seat - Exploded View, Front Seat - Exploded View, Front.
Install the seat. If a passenger seat with an OCS bladder system has been serviced, do not prove out the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) within the seat installation procedure. Proceed to the next step here after the seat has been installed in the vehicle and repower has been done. For additional information, refer to Seat - Front Seat - Front.

Passenger seat with an Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) bladder system

4. Carry out the Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) System Reset. For additional information, refer to the General Procedures portion of Restraint Systems.