Heated Seat Module: Removal

WARNING: THERE ARE MANY SHARP METAL EDGES ON THE SEAT CUSHION FRAME AND SEAT ADJUSTER RAILS UNDER THE SEAT. WHEN PERFORMING THIS SERVICE, A LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT AND GLOVES SHOULD BE WORN IN ORDER TO AVOID UNNECESSARY CUTS AND ABRASIONS TO EXPOSED SKIN.

Move the driver power seat to its full up and full rear stop positions.
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

Working under the seat, release the two plastic push-in fasteners from either the module or the mounting holes in the power seat cushion pan. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Heated Seat Module Location- Typical

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - SEAT CUSHION FRAME

2 - HEATED SEAT MODULE

3 - WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR

4 - POWER SEAT TRACK FRONT BRACKET

Disconnect the power seat wire harness connector from the heated seat module connector receptacle.
Remove the heated seat module from the power seat track.