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Body Electrical System

Seat Heating

In this manual: Body Electrical System
General Information — 8Maintenance — 30Engine Mechanical System — 46Engine Electrical System — 14Emission Control System — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 46Clutch System — 12Manual Transmission — 10Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 15Steering — 9Restraints — 17Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 104Body Electrical System — 80Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 17
9steps
~54min
2/5difficulty
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Components and Component Location

Component Location

1. Seat Heater Element
2. Front Seat Back Heater		 3. Front Seat Cushion Heater.

Circuit Diagrams

Wiring Diagram

Repair Procedures

Inspection

  1. Check the circuit continuity and measure the resistance between terminals No. 1 and No. 4.

    Specified Value Driver / Passenger (cushion + back) 2.19 Ω ± 10%

  2. Operate the seat heater after connecting the connector, then check the thermostat by measuring the seat surface temperature. Specified value 1st: cushion: 38±2 °C, back: 45±2 °C 2nd: cushion: 42±2 °C, back: 50±2 °C

Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the front seat assembly. (Refer to Body - "Front Seat Assembly")
  3. Disconnect the seat warmer unit connector (A).
  4. Remove the seat heater element (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

Installation

  1. Install the seat heater element and connect the connector.
  2. Install the front seat assembly.
  3. Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.

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