Kia Sportage: Seat Heater: Repair procedures

Removal

1.	Remove the seat back cover and cushion cover. (Refer to the BD group - "Front seat")

2.	Remove the driver / assist seat back heater (A) and cushion heater (B).

3.	Remove the cushion cover of rear seat. (Refer to the BD group - "Rear seat")

4.	Remove the heater (A) of rear seat (LH) and the heater (B) of rear seat (RH).

Installation

1.	Install the driver / assist seat back and cushion heater. (Refer to the BD group - "Front seat")

2.	Install the heater of rear seat (LH & RH). (Refer to the BD group - "Rear seat")

Inspection

Driver / Assist Seat

Check for continuity and measure the resistance between terminals as below.

Standard value

Cushion : 1.39? ± 10% (leather/fabric)

Back : 1.41? ± 10% (leather/fabric)

Set : 2.8? ± 10% (leather/fabric)

Operate seat warmer after connecting the 4P connector, and then check the thermostat by measuring the temperature of seat surface.

Standard value

Cushion : 104 ± 3.6 °F(40 ± 2 °C) (LOW)

107.6 ± 3.6 °F(42 ± 2 °C) (HIGH)

Back : 114.8 ± 3.6 °F(46 ± 2 °C) (LOW),

125.6 ± 3.6 °F(52 ± 2 °C) (HIGH)

Rear Seat

Check for continuity and measure the resistance between terminal 2 and 3.

Standard value

Cushion : 5.29? ± 10% (leather/fabric)

Operate seat warmer after connecting the 4P connector, and then check the thermostat by measuring the temperature of seat surface.

Standard value

Cushion : 104 ± 3.6 °F (40 ± 2 °C)

Component Location...

Components 1. Ventilation blower2. Ventilation ECU3. Ventilation seat switch4. Blower connector5. Heater connector6. Ventilation ECU connector...

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