how do I replace the heat seater control

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
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Driver side seat heater control
Dec 10, 2011 at 11:32 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check at the driver's side behind left side of dash-no removal procedures-sorry
Dec 10, 2011 at 11:42 PM
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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.
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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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Dec 10, 2011 at 11:43 PM
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