Rear Seat Cushion

NOTE:

Be careful not to damage the passenger Occupant Detection Sensor (ODS) located inside of the padding of the passenger seat cushion.

NOTE:

When removing the heated seat pad, be careful to not damage the seat cushion that the pad is adhered to. If the cushion is damaged, the cushion will need to be replaced.

REMOVAL

Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
Remove the rear seat cushion cover as necessary. Refer to COVER, SEAT CUSHION, REAR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

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Release the clips (1a) and free the wire harness (1b).

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For installation reference, trace the position of the heater pad (1a) and the routing of the wire harness on the cushion (1b) being serviced.
Using a heat gun, carefully warm the heater pad to loosen the adhesive and slowly peel the heater pad from the foam.
NOTE:
If the foam is damaged during removal of the heater pad, it must be replaced with a NEW cushion.

INSTALLATION

If a new heated seat pad is being used, remove the protective film for the adhesive surfaces.
Remove the adhesive backing from the new heater pad.
CAUTION:
During heated seat element replacement, be careful not to fold or crease the new heating element. Folds or creases will cause premature heated seat element failure.
Position the new heater pad onto the cushion in the same location as traced previously. Make sure the wire harness is routed correctly.

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Make sure the heater fits into the groove (1b) smoothly with no kinks.
Firmly press the new heater pad (1a) onto the cushion. Make sure the adhesive is fully adhered to the cushion.
Wait the amount of time as indicated by the manufacturer of the spray adhesive or the heated pad supplier, before installing the seat cover.
Install the rear seat cushion cover. Refer to COVER, SEAT CUSHION, REAR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Connect the negative battery cable.