DeVille DTS V8-4.6L VIN 9 (2002)
1.
Remove the trim cover with the non-functioning heat element. Refer to the appropriate seat trim cover removal procedure 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.
Use a marker to draw in the cut-lines (3) on the non-functioning factory heat element. Refer to the appropriate illustration.
4.
Remove the wiring harness from the non-functioning factory heat element.
4.1.
At locations (4) or (5) pull back the tape covering the harness wires.
4.2.
Use a pair of diagonal side cutters to cut the harness wires as close to the factory heat element material as possible.