Riviera V6-3.8L SC VIN 1 (1995)
Seat Heater: All Technical Service Bulletins
Front Seat Heat Element - Non-Functional
File In Section: 08 - Body and Accessories
Bulletin No.: 99-08-50-021
Date: December, 1999
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Front Seat Back and/or Seat Cushion Heat Element is Non-Functioning (Replace Seat Heat Element)
Models:
1995-1999 Buick Riviera
1997-2000 Buick Park Ave, Ultra
1995-1999 Oldsmobile Aurora
with RPO KA1
Condition
Some customers may comment that the heated front seats do not operate properly.
Cause
This condition may be due to the seat heat element being non-functional.
Correction
Determine which element is non-functional. Replace the front seat back and/or seat cushion heat element by performing the following applicable
replacement procedure:
Seat Back Heat Element Replacement - Front
For 1997-2000 Park Avenue and Ultra
1.
Remove the seat back cover. Refer to Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Front in the Seats sub-section of the Service Manual.
2.
Install the seat heat element (Park Avenue Ultra shown).
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Remove the paper from the tape that is located on the back of the heat element.
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Carefully position and press the heat element (1) onto the seat back cushion pad (2).
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Tuck the narrow connecting strips into the seat back cushion pad trenches.
