Body Electrical System

Seat Heater Switch Repair Procedures

14steps
~84min
3/5difficulty
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Removal

First Row Seat Location
  1. Remove the heater and A/C control unit. (Refer to Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - "Heater and A/C Control Unit (FATC)").
  2. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  3. Remove the rear door trim panel. (Refer to Body - "Rear Door Trim")
  4. Remove the power window switch assembly (A) by loosening the mounting screws (7EA).
Second Row Seats

Installation

First Row Seat Location
  1. Install the heater and A/C control unit. (Refer to Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - "Heater and A/C Control Unit (FATC)").
  2. Install the power window switch.
  3. Install the rear door trim panel.
  4. Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Second Row Seats

Inspection

First Row Seat Location
  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Disconnect the heater and A/C controller connectors (A). (Refer to Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - "Heater and A/C Control Unit (FATC)").
  3. Turn the switch on and check for continuity between the terminals. If there is no continuity, replace the seat heater switch.
  4. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  5. Remove the rear door trim panel. (Refer to Body - "Rear Door Trim")
  6. Turn the driver seat heater switch on and check for continuity between the terminals. If there is no continuity, replace the seat heater switch.
Second Row Seats

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