Seat Backrest Heater Mat: Installation

2010 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, AutomaticSECTION Installation
  1. Install a new backrest foam pad to the backrest frame.
  2. NOTE: Install the new heater mat straight on the foam pad and without any wrinkles that may show through the backrest cover after installation.
  3. Install the new heater mat to the new foam pad.
    • Remove the paper strips from the new heater mat.
    • Align the heater mat square to the backrest foam pad with the wiring toward the lower edge.
    • Apply the heater mat flat on the foam pad surface without any wrinkles and correctly tuck into the valley of the foam pad.
  4. Route the backrest heater mat wire harness as noted in removal and connect the electrical connector.
  5. Install the backrest cover. For additional information, refer to SEAT BACKREST COVER - FRONTΒ .
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