Grand Cherokee 2WD Limited V8-4.7L (2002)
Seat Heater: Service and Repair
HEATED SEAT ELEMENT
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the appropriate seat cushion or seat back trim cover. Refer to the Body section for the procedures.
3. Disconnect the inoperative heated seat cushion or seat back element electrical connectors.
4. Gently peel-off defective heater element from foam cushion.
Fig.5 Heating Element Installed - Typical
INSTALLATION
1. Peel off the adhesive backing on the back of the replacement heating element and install on cushion pad in the same location as the original.
CAUTION: During the installation of the replacement heating element, be very careful not to fold or crease the element assembly. Folds or
creases will cause premature failure.
2. Connect the new heating element electrical connectors.
3. Connect the negative battery cable.
4. Verify heated seat system operation.
5. Install the appropriate seat cushion or seat back trim cover. Make certain the seat wire harness is correctly routed through the seat and seat back.
The excess wire between the cushion and back elements should be securely tucked between the rear of the cushion foam and the rear carpet flap of
the trim cover.