Seat Cushion Thermo-Electric Device (TED): Removal

NOTE: The passenger seat is equipped with an OCS bladder system, to prevent system failure, it is necessary to carry out the OCS reset when a front passenger seat cushion is disassembled, a new cushion cover is installed or an OCS service kit is installed. A scan tool is used to carry out the OCS reset.

NOTE: For component identification and locations, refer to Seat - Exploded View, Front .

1. 1.
   
   Remove the seat. For additional information, refer to Seat .

NOTE: Bottom view shows hidden retainers to be released from the top.
1. 2.
   From under the seat, separate the cushion TED.
   • Disconnect the electrical connector.
   • Disengage the 2 rear retainers, push one cushion support wire inboard while pushing the TED outboard. Repeat for the other retainer.
   • Disengage the front retainers.

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1. 3.
   
   Rotate and remove the cushion TED.

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