Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual: Removal

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual / Seats / Seat heater system / Removal

1. SEAT HEATER MODULE - FRONT

1. Remove the front seats. Front Seat > REMOVAL

2. Remove the backrest cover of front seat and seat cushion cover. Front Seat > DISASSEMBLY

3. Remove the seat heater module - front from the pad assembly.

CAUTION:

If the seat heater module is removed, replace the pad assembly with a new part.

2. SEAT HEATER SWITCH - FRONT

Remove the heater control assembly. Control Panel > REMOVAL

3. SEAT HEATER MODULE - REAR

1. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly. Front Seat > REMOVAL

2. Remove the seat cushion cover from the rear seat. Rear Seat > DISASSEMBLY

3. Remove the seat heater module - front from the pad assembly.

CAUTION:

If the seat heater module is removed, replace the pad assembly with a new part.

4. SEAT HEATER SWITCH - REAR

1. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. NOTE

2. Remove the end cover - console box.

3. Remove the seat heater switch - rear.

(1) Remove the heater duct - rear. (Model with rear seat heater)

(2) Release the claws, and remove the seat heater switch - rear.

5. SEAT HEATER UNIT - REAR

Sedan model

1. Remove the trim panel - rear pillar UPR RH. Rear Quarter Trim > REMOVAL

2. Remove the bolt, disconnect the connector and remove the seat heater unit - rear.

OUTBACK model

1. Remove the trim panel - rear apron RH. Rear Quarter Trim > REMOVAL

2. Remove the bolt, disconnect the connector and remove the seat heater unit - rear.

6. SEAT HEATER RELAY AND FUSE

1. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. NOTE

2. Remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver. Instrument Panel Lower Cover > REMOVAL

3. Remove the seat heater relay and fuse.

(1) Remove the relay & fuse box bolts.

(2) Remove the seat heater relay from the relay holder.

Relay holder (R/H)	Seat heater relay (seat heater - front)	(A)
Relay & fuse box (F/B)	Fuse 15A (seat heater - rear)	(B)
	Fuse 15A (seat heater - front)	(C)
	Fuse 7.5A (ACC)	(D)
	Fuse 7.5A (IG)	(E)

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