Durango 2WD V8-5.7L Hybrid (2009)
Seat Heater: Description and Operation
Heater Pad - Description
Front Seats
DESCRIPTION
Vehicles equipped with the optional heated seat system have two heated seat element located in each front seat. One heating element is used for each seat
cushion and another for each seat back.
Each of the heated seat element consists of a single length of resistor wire that is routed in a zigzag pattern and captured between the leather trim cover
and the seat cushion assembly. Short pigtail wires with connectors are soldered to each end of each resistor wire element grid, which connect all of the
element grids to each other in series with the heated seat module through the wire harness.
The heated seat elements cannot be repaired. If found to be damaged or faulty, a new heating element assembly must be installed.
Second Row
DESCRIPTION
Vehicles equipped with the optional heated second row seat system have four, carbon fiber heated second row seat elements. One element for each
second row seat back and seat cushion. The elements are integral to the second row seat cushion and seat back foam and cannot be removed, once
installed at the factory.
Each of the heated second row seat elements consists of multiple heating circuits operating in parallel throughout the carbon fiber element. The heated
second row seat elements are permanently secured to the seat foam assembly. If a malfunction occurs in one or more of the individual carbon fiber
circuits, the others will continue to provide heat.
The heated second row seat elements cannot be repaired. If found to be damaged or inoperative, a new heating element assembly must be installed.
