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2001 Volkswagen Jetta Repair Question


Topics covered: Heater, Front seat, Body.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on December 10, 2011

How to replace seat heater control

Driver side
Avatar Asked by kschmidling

Answer

Replied on December 10, 2011

SEAT HEATING ELEMENTS
Front seat heating element, removing and installing
CAUTION: Do not install normal seat heater elements (for fabric seat covers) in
vehicles with leather seat covers.
There is a danger the seat heater may overheat.
Removing
? Remove seat ? Front seats, removing and installing .
? Remove backrest ? Front backrest, removing and installing .
? Remove seat cover ? Front seat cover and upholstery, removing and installing .
Fig. 328: Heating Element From Cushion
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.
? Pull off heating element - 1 - from cushion - 2 -.
Installing
? Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.
Front backrest heating element, removing and installing
CAUTION: Do not install normal seat heater elements (for fabric seat covers) in
vehicles with leather seat covers.
There is a danger the seat heater may overheat.
Removing
? Remove seat ? Front seats, removing and installing .
? Remove backrest ? Front backrest, removing and installing .
? Remove backrest cover ? Front backrest cover and upholstery, removing and installing .
? Disconnect harness connector - 5 -.
Guide cable - 1 - through opening - 2 - in center part of cushion - 3 - and remove heating
element - 4 -.
?
Fig. 329: Guiding Cable Through Opening In Center Part Of Cushion
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.
BODY INTERIOR (A4 PLATFORM) -2001 Volkswagen Jetta GL Page 1 of 2

Installing
Fig. 330: Heater Element Material, Backrest Frame And Guide Holes
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.
? Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
When installing material - 1 - of heater element, it must be
connected with backrest cover and backrest frame - 2 - in groove
(depression) utilizing two sided tape. heater element must be
installed over head rest adjuster guide holes - 3 - and secured
with head rest guide.


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Tiny Answered by rivermikerat (expert)
5,494 answers provided
Replied on December 10, 2011

Duplicate post

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
68 questions asked
Replied on December 10, 2011

yep. but I beat ya on this one. :G

Tiny Answered by rivermikerat (expert)
5,494 answers provided

Replied on December 11, 2011

lol, I don't see you with the glowing sign that says STOP you're not permitted to proceed-Have you on others? I guess Mit1 gave me the wrong info-like yours better very informative. Merry Christmas Bud and take care/God Bless us all.

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
68 questions asked
Replied on December 11, 2011

No. if I submit an answer, it's because I don't get the warning that someone else is answering the question. Sometimes, if I get it, I'll keep the page open so I can see the answer given. In my parlance, I wish you a Festive Yule Season. :d

Tiny Answered by rivermikerat (expert)
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