Body Electrical System

Ventilated Seat Repair Procedures

11steps
~66min
3/5difficulty
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Removal

[Front Seat]
  1. Remove the front seat assembly. (Refer to Body group - "Front Seat")
  2. Remove the seatback trim and cushion cover. (Refer to Body group - "Front Seat")
  3. Loosen the screws and remove the retaining hook (B), then remove the ventilation duct (A).
  4. Remove the ventilation panel (A) and the retaining clip (B) from the seat cushion.
  5. Loosen the retaining clips and screws, then remove the climate control fan and duct (A).
  6. Remove the screws securing the ventilation control unit.
  7. Disconnect the connector and remove the air ventilation control unit. [Driver]
    [Passenger]

Installation

[Front Seat]
  1. Install the connectors and the ventilation control unit.
  2. Install the ventilation duct and fan.
  3. Install the seatback trim.
  4. Install the seat assembly and the seat rail cover.

Test yourself

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