Seat Heater Replacement (2016 2017 2018): Replacement

2020 Honda HR-V LX, FWDSECTION Replacement

NOTE:  SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.

Front Seat Cushion Heater 

  1. Front Seat Cushion Cover - Remove
  2. Front Seat Cushion Heater - Remove

    TYPE 1 

    GHH438160Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    TYPE 2 

    GHH438161Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    NOTE:  The front seat cushion heater is glued to the front seat cushion pad. When removing it, take care not to damage the front seat cushion pad.

  3. Front Seat Cushion Heater - Replacement

    1. Attach the front seat cushion heater (A) to the front seat cushion (B).

    • Vertical adjustment: Overlap the positioning mark (C) on the seat heater side and the location mark (D) on the seat cushion side
    • Horizontal adjustment: Overlap the positioning mark (E) on the seat heater side and the location mark (F) on the seat cushion side

    TYPE 1 

    GHH438162Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    TYPE 2 

    GHH438163Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
  4. All Removed Parts - Install
    1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

    Front Seat-Back Heater 

  5. Front Seat-Back Cover - Remove
  6. Front Seat-Back Heater - Remove

    TYPE 1 

    GHH438164Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    TYPE 2 

    GHH438165Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    NOTE:  The front seat-back heater is glued to the front seat-back pad. When removing it, take care not to damage the front seat-back pad.

  7. Front Seat-back Heater - Replacement

    1. Attach the front seat-back heater (A) to the front seat back (B).

    • Vertical adjustment: Overlap the positioning mark (C) on the seat heater side and the location mark (D) on the seat back side
    • Horizontal adjustment: Overlap the positioning mark (E) on the seat heater side and the location mark (F) on the seat back side

    TYPE 1 

    GHH438166Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    TYPE 2 

    GHH438167Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
  8. All Removed Parts - Install
    1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.