Ford Focus Service Manual: Seat Backrest Heater Mat

Removal

NOTICE: Do not reinstall any heater mat after removal. The adhesive will not adhere correctly to the foam pad causing it to bunch up or shift out of place. A new heater mat must be installed. Failure to follow this instruction can result in seat component damage and system failure.

1. Remove the front seat backrest cover. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest Cover — Front in this section.

1. Disconnect the backrest heater mat electrical connector.

1. NOTICE: Do not use a razor knife or other sharp tool to separate the heater mat from the foam pad. Damage to the foam pad may result. Install a new foam pad if torn or burned.

   NOTICE: If installing a new foam pad, the heater mat cannot be reused. A new heater mat must be installed. Failure to follow this instruction may result in component or system failure.

   NOTE:

   A new heater mat can be attached to a foam pad where an old heater mat was removed but a used heater mat should not be reattached to any foam pad.

   Carefully peel and remove backrest heater mat from the foam pad and discard.
   • If reusing the backrest foam pad, take precautions not to remove excess foam when peeling off the heater mat. If the foam pad is damaged, install a new foam pad and a new heater mat.

1. Inspect the backrest foam pad for damage. If damaged, remove the backrest foam pad from the backrest frame and discard.

Installation

1. If damaged, install a new backrest foam pad to the backrest frame.

1. NOTE:

   When adhering the heater mat to the foam pad, be sure to position the heater mat so it is straight and free of any wrinkles that may show through the material once the trim cover is reinstalled.

   Install the heater mat to the 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.

1. Connect the backrest heater mat electrical connector.

1. Install the backrest cover. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest Cover — Front in this section.