Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Cadillac Seville. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Refer to FASTENER NOTICE
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- Disable the SIR. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
- Adjust the front seat assembly up and forward in order to access the fasteners (1) at the rear of the front seat cushion assembly
- Remove the front seat cushion assembly fasteners (1), at the rear of the seat cushion.
- Adjust the front seat assembly to the rear of the vehicle.
- Angle the front seat cushion (1) up, in order to access the front seat cushion assembly fasteners (2).
- Remove the front seat cushion assembly fasteners (2).
- Lift the front seat cushion assembly (1) away from the seat riser.
Important: The heated seat cushion cover connectors and several wire hold down clips will need to be removed in order to position the seat cushion against the seat back.
- Position the seat cushion assembly (1) against the seat back, in order to access the heated seat module rivets and the electrical connectors.
- Disconnect the heated seat module electrical connector.
CAUTION: Eye protection must be worn when drilling rivets to reduce the chance of personal injury.
Important: Cover the seat motors and cables in order to avoid metal shavings in the mechanism.
- Drill out the rivets (2) retaining the heated seat module (1) to the seat cushion frame.
- Remove the heated seat module (1).