Seat Heating Element, Removing and Installing, Seat Cushion
Procedure
- Separate the cover and cushion. Refer to → Chapter "Seat Pan Cover and Cushion, Separating".
- Clip the wires directly at the heating elements.
Note
The old heating elements remain on the cushion and will be covered over by the new heating element.
- Align the new heating elements -arrow- on the cushion.
- Remove the protective films from the heating elements in succession, taking care not to damage the heating elements.
- Glue the heating elements so that they align with the old heating elements and are free of wrinkles.
- Route the connecting wires to the individual heating elements in the base of the gaps.
Further installation is the reverse order of removal.
Installation instructions: For example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Seat Heating Element".

Seat Heating Element, Removing and Installing, Seat Depth Adjuster
Procedure
- Separate the cover and cushion. Refer to → Chapter "Seat Pan Cover and Cushion, Separating".
- Cut the wire directly on the old heating element.
Note
The old seat heating element remains on the cushion and will be covered by the new heating element.
- Align the new heating element -arrow- on the cushion.
- Peel the protective film off the heating element. Be careful not to damage the heating element.
- Glue the heating element so that they align with the old heating element and are not wrinkled.
Further installation is the reverse order of removal.
Installation instructions: For example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Seat Heating Element".

Driver/Front Passenger Backrest Heating Element -Z7-/-Z9-, Removing and Installing
Procedure
- Separate the cover and cushion. Refer to → Chapter "Backrest Cover and Cushion, Separating".
- Cut the wire directly on the old heating element.
Note
The old seat heating element remains on the cushion and will be covered by the new heating element.
- Align the new heating element -arrow- on the cushion.
- Peel the protective film off the heating element one after the other. Be careful not to damage the heating element.
- Glue the heating element so that they align with the old heating element and are not wrinkled.
- Route the connecting wires to the individual heating elements in the base of the gaps.
Further installation is the reverse order of removal.
Installation instructions: For example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Seat Heating Element".

Rear Seat Covers and Cushions
Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing
Seat Heating Element, Removing and Installing
Seat Belt Height Adjuster, Removing and Installing
Steering Column, Checking for Damage