Navigator 4WD V8-5.4L (2010)
Seat Heater: Service and Repair
Seat Backrest Heater Mat
Seat Backrest Heater Mat
Removal
NOTICE: Do not reinstall any heater mat after removal. The adhesive will not adhere correctly to the foam pad causing it to bunch up or shift
out of place. A new heater mat must be installed. Failure to follow this instruction can result in seat component damage and system failure.
1. Remove the seat backrest cover. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest Cover - Second Row, 40 Percent See: Seat Cover/Service and
Repair/Rear Seat/Seat Backrest Cover - Second Row, 40 Percent.
2. Route the heater mat wiring harness from the seat.
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Note harness routing for correct installation.
3. NOTICE: Do not use a razor knife or other sharp tool to separate the heater mat from the foam pad. Damage to the foam pad may result.
Install a new foam pad if torn or burned.
Carefully peel the backrest heater mat from the foam pad and discard.
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Only a thin layer of foam should peel off with the adhesive.
4. If burned or torn, remove and discard the backrest foam pad.
Installation
1. If needed, install a new backrest foam pad.
2. NOTICE: Remove all paper strips from the adhesive before applying the heater mat to the foam pad. Otherwise, damage to the seat can
occur.
Install the heater mat to the foam pad.
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Align the heater mat square to the seat backrest with the narrow area of the heater mat tucked into the valley of the foam pad and the wiring
toward the lower edge.
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Firmly apply the heater mat to the foam pad making sure it is straight and free of any wrinkles that may show through the backrest cover.
3. Route the heater mat wire harness as noted in removal.
4. Install the seat backrest cover. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest Cover - Second Row, 40 Percent See: Seat Cover/Service and
Repair/Rear Seat/Seat Backrest Cover - Second Row, 40 Percent.
