DeVille DHS V8-4.6L VIN Y (2000)
Seat Heater: Customer Interest
Service Heat Element Installation Procedure
If a sublet trim repair facility is used, please provide a copy of this bulletin to the repair shop.
Important:
Before installing the service heat element to the seat trim cover, verify that the seat assembly heat function operates properly with the service heat
element connected.
Important:
DO NOT attempt to remove the factory heat elements from the seat trim cover. The service heat element is to be installed between the factory heat
element and the seat trim cover.
1.
Remove the trim cover with the non-functioning heat element. Refer to the appropriate seat trim cover removal procedure in the Seats sub-section
of the Service Manual.
2.
Place the seat trim cover on a clean flat surface with the inside facing out.
3.
Use a marker to draw in the cut-lines (3) on the non-functioning factory heat element. Refer to the appropriate illustration.
4.
Remove the wiring harness from the non-functioning factory heat element.
4.1.
At locations (4) or (5) pull back the tape covering the harness wires.
4.2.
Use a pair of diagonal side cutters to cut the harness wires as close to the factory heat element material as possible.
