CTS V6-3.2L VIN N (2003)
1.
Remove the front seat cushion trim cover. Refer to Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement-Front 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.
Remove the wiring harness from ONLY the non-functioning factory heat element. Use a pair of diagonal side cutters to cut the wiring as close to
the factory heat element material as possible.
Important:
DO NOT start the cut with a jab or poke.
4.
Create an opening between the non-functioning factory heat element (1) and the seat trim cover as close to the seam (2) as possible. Use a razor
blade or an equivalent sharp tool and carefully slice through the factory heat element until a hole is created.
4.1.
Insert your finger(s) through the hole and lift the heat material (1) away from the trim cover material.
4.2.
Use scissors and/or a razor blade to cut the factory heat element material along the entire length of the seam (2) from corner to corner.
