Fusion FWD V6-3.5L (2010)
Heated seat
4. If a new heater mat is needed, carefully peel and remove the cushion heater mat from the cushion foam pad and route the wire harness through the
cushion foam pad opening.
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It is acceptable for a thin layer of foam to peel away with the old heater mat. The new heater mat will adhere to the foam pad, but if foam
tearing occurs or if any pieces of foam are removed, install a new foam pad.
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For installation, peel away the paper from the adhesive strips, align and apply the new heater mat to the cushion foam pad being sure to tuck
the heater mat into the foam pad creases.
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The heater mat must lay flat on the foam pad with no wrinkles.
Climate controlled seat
5. NOTICE: Before assembly, inspect the climate controlled seat components for damage, crush, obstruction and foreign material. Repair as
needed.
If necessary, remove the cushion manifold from the foam pad.
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For installation, align the cushion manifold and insert into the valleys of the foam pad.
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Check for correct fit between the manifold, foam pad and cushion Thermo-Electric Device (TED) assembly, to make sure there is no
airflow obstruction or cushion crush.
6. NOTE: Covering the TED openings is recommended to prevent foreign material from entering the TED.
Remove the 3 nuts and cushion TED assembly from the cushion frame.
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To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
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For installation, check for correct fit between the cushion manifold, foam pad and cushion TED assembly, to make sure there is no air flow
obstruction, cushion crush or foreign material.
All seats
7. Remove the recliner cable, if equipped.
8. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
