Protege L4-2.0L DOHC (2003)
Seat Heater: Customer Interest
Interior - Lack of Heat From Seat
09-012/04
LACK OF HEAT FROM SEAT CUSHION OR SEAT WARMERS TURN OFF EARLY
APPLICABLE MODEL(S) / VINS
2003 Mazda6 vehicles (equipped with seat warmers) produced before April 20, 2003
DESCRIPTION
Some customers may complain the seat warmers turn off too early or may not heat to their satisfaction. The operating temperature of the new seat
warmer has been increased on later vehicles by 14F on average to address this concern.
Customers having this concern should have their vehicles repaired using the following repair procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
CAUTION:
It is recommend an upholstery shop or technician with upholstery experience perform this repair.
NOTE:
Procedures outlined below are for driver's seat with power seat option. Non-powered driver's seat and passenger seat is similar.
1.
Verify customer concern.
2.
Record customer's radio pre-set stations.
3.
Raise driver's seat bottom to its highest position by lifting seat control lever upward.
4.
Move seat to rearward most position to gain access to front seat frame bolts.
5.
Remove front seat frame bolt covers (2) by pulling forward to disengage retainers.
6.
Remove front seat track bolts (2).
7.
Move seat to forward most position to gain access to rear seat frame bolts.
8.
Remove rear seat frame bolt covers (2) by pulling rearward to disengage retainers.
9.
Remove rear seat track bolts (2).
