OEM 2005 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Heater Pad

2005 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Heater Pad Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to Replace a Seat Heater Pad in a Front Fold Flat Seat on 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?

  A: The front seat removal serves as the first step to replace the front seat back heater element. Start with loosening the screws from each recliner trim panel before removing those panels. Perform the same step on the inboard recliner trim panel. Detach the electrical connector of the seat heater element then remove the head restraint. First remove seat back frame bolts and extract the seat back assembly and then detach first the back panel screws and subsequently the back panel. Separated from the lower j-hook retainer of the seat back trim cover the technician should raise the trim cover until hook and loop retainers release and expose the heater element. The element must be drawn out while holding the seat back pad until it is free without causing any damage to the pad's structure. To mount the new heater element users need to eliminate the self-adhesive backing then position the element on the pad surface and apply firm pressure to make it stick. Press the hook and loop retainers of the seat back trim cover while lowering it until they engage then link the lower j-hook retainer to the cover. Secure the seat back panel by attaching screws at 2 n.m (18 lb in) measurements. The seat back assembly should be placed between the fold-flat recliners before securing it with seat back bolts that need tightening to 70 n.m (52 lb ft). Connect the seat heater element electrical connectors on the seat and place the inboard recliner trim panel before securing it with screws tightened to 2.5 n.m (22 lb in). Position the outboard recliner trim panel afterward securing it with screws tightened to 2.5 n.m (22 lb in) and reinstall the front seat.