2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
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How do I replace seat heater control Driver side
Dec 10, 2011 at 11:32 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
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? 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 -.
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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
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? 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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Dec 10, 2011 at 11:44 PM
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yep. but I beat ya on this one. :G
Dec 10, 2011 at 11:52 PM
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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.
Dec 11, 2011 at 12:15 AM
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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
Dec 11, 2011 at 12:28 AM