Kia Picanto: Seat Electrical / Seat Heater

Kia Picanto JA 2017-2023 Service & Repair Manual / Body Electrical System / Seat Electrical / Seat Heater

Components and components location

Component Location

1. Seat heater unit
2. Front seat back heater

3. Front seat cushion heater

Schematic diagrams

Circuit Diagram

Repair procedures

Inspection

Check for continuity and measure the resistance between terminals No 1 and No 4.

Standard value

Driver / Assists (cushion + back)

2.19Ω±10%

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

Standard value

1st : cushion : 38±2°C, back : 45±2°C

2st : cushion : 42±2°C, back : 50±2°C

Removal

1.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.	Remove the front seat assembly. (Refer to Body - "Front Seat Assembly")

3.	Disconnect the seat heater unit connector (A).

4.	Remove the seat heater unit (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

Installation

1.	Install the seat heater unit and connecting the connector.

2.	Install the front seat assembly.

3.	Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.

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