Seats: Removal & Installation Honda Pilot I

Front Seat Removal/Installation

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS components locations, precautions and procedures in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS before performing repairs or service.

Note. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage. Take care not to scratch the body or tear the seat covers. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio and the navigation system, then write down the frequencies for the radio preset buttons.
2. Slide the seat all the way forward to access the rear riser cover.
3. Detach the clips, then remove the rear riser cover (A).
4. Slide the seat to the rear, about halfway to access the front riser cover. If equipped with an 8-way power seat, fully raise the seat.
5. Detach the clips, then remove the front riser cover (A).
6. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before continuing.
7. Remove the bolts securing the front seat (A).
8. Lift up the front of the seat, then disconnect the seat harness connector (A) (8-way power seat) or seat belt switch connector (B) (manual seat) and side airbag harness connector (C).
9. Lift up the front of the seat, then disconnect the seat belt switch connector (A), side airbag harness connector (B), and OPDS unit harness connector (C). If equipped with seat heater, disconnect the seat heater connector (D). If equipped with navigation system, disconnect the navigation unit connectors (E) and GPS antenna harness connector (F).
10. Remove the headrest.
11. With the help of an assistant, carefully remove the front seat through the door opening.
12. Install the seat in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Replace any damaged clips. Push the clips into place securely. Make sure each connector is plugged in properly. Make sure each wire harness is routed correctly, and not pinched. Apply liquid thread lock to the seat mounting bolts before reinstallation. Tighten the seat mounting bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown. Slide the seat all the way back and tighten 1 and 2, then slide it forward and tighten 3 and 4. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets. Reset the clock. Do the PCM idle learn procedure (see «PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE»(ref-173998-S03649363492005041500000) ) and the power window control unit reset procedure (see page «RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT»(ref-174055-S11132043692005042800000) ).

Front Seat Torsion Bar Replacement - Manual Height Adjustable

Note. Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers.

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1. Remove the front seat (see «Front Seat Removal/Installation»(ref-174049-S16178062202005050300000) ).
2. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Remove the torsion bar (A) from the hook (B) with a flat-tip screwdriver (C), then pull out the torsion bar from the seat cushion frame (D).
3. Install the torsion bar in the reverse order of removal.

Front Seat Cover Replacement

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS components locations, precautions and procedures in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS before performing repairs or service.

Note. Do not repair torn or frayed seat-back covers. If necessary, replace the seat-back cover. Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers. Do not touch the OPDS sensor in the seat-back pad, and keep it away from oils. Oils can corrode the sensor causing it to fail. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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1. Fold the seat-back forward.
2. While pushing both release buttons (A) in the seatback, raise the headrest (B) to remove it.
3. Detach the clips by pulling on the bottom of the back panel (A) back, then pull the panel upward to release the hooks (B) from the seat-back frame, and remove the panel.
4. For some driver's seat: Remove the clip (A), then remove the lumbar support knob (B).
5. Release the hook strips (A), hooks (B, C), and inside springs (D), then loosen the seat-back cover (E).
6. Pull back the edge of the seat-back cover all the way around. Release the clips (A) from under the seat-back cover (B), then remove the seat-back cover.
7. Install the seat-back cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat-back cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the fasteners, hooks and inside springs. Replace any clips (A) you removed with new ones using commercially available upholstery ring pliers (B). Use only original Honda replacement seat-back covers. Replace the back panel clips with new ones.

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1. Remove the front seat (see «Front Seat Removal/Installation»(ref-174049-S16178062202005050300000) 7).
2. Remove the seat cushion, 8-way power (see «Front Seat Disassembly/Reassembly - 8-Way Power»(ref-174049-S32279944322005050300000) ), manual height adjustable (see «Front Seat Disassembly/Reassembly - Manual Height Adjustable»(ref-174049-S35297890502005050300000) ), manual (see «Front Seat Disassembly/Reassembly - Manual»(ref-174049-S35492494062005050300000) ).
3. Release the clips (A) and hooks (B) from under the seat cushion, then loosen the seat cushion cover (C).
4. Pull back the edge of the seat cushion cover all the way around, and release the clips (A), then remove the seat cushion cover (B).
5. Install the seat cushion cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat cushion cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the clips and hooks. Replace any clips (A) you removed with new ones using commercially available upholstery ring pliers (B).

Second Row Seat Removal/Installation

Note. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage. Take care not to scratch the body or tear the seat covers. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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1. Remove the front foot covers (A) from the front of both seat tracks, and remove the rear outer foot cover (B) and rear inner foot cover (C) from the back of the seat tracks.
2. Remove the bolts securing the second row seat (A).
3. Fold the seat-back forward. With the help of an assistant, remove the second row seat through the door opening.
4. Install the seat in the reverse order of removal, and apply liquid thread lock to the seat mounting bolts before reinstallation.

Second Row Seat-back Recline Lever Replacement

Note. Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers. Take care not to bend the cables.

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1. Slide the second row seat forward fully.
2. Left second row seat: Remove the left second row seat belt center anchor bolts (see «SECOND ROW SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT»(ref-174060-S05283219482005051600000) ).
3. Remove the pivot bolt cover. Using a Torx T30 bit, remove the pivot bolt from both sides, left second row seat, '03 model (see «'03 Model»(ref-174049-S34174380102005050300000) ), '04 model (see «'04 Model»(ref-174049-S27050765292005050300000) ), right second row seat, '03 model (see «'03 Model»(ref-174049-S16063822032005050300000) ), '04 model (see «'04 Model»(ref-174049-S01463151512005050300000) ).
4. Remove the third row seat access trim (see step 4 on «Seat-back Cover»(ref-174049-S06592401532005050300000) ) and back cover (see step 5 on «Seat-back Cover»(ref-174049-S06592401532005050300000) ), then release the clips from behind the seatback, as necessary (see step 6 on «Seat-back Cover»(ref-174049-S06592401532005050300000) ).
5. Left second row seat: Lift the seat cushion up, and remove the outer bracket cover and inner bracket cover, '03 model (see «'03 Model»(ref-174049-S34174380102005050300000) 9), '04 model (see «'04 Model»(ref-174049-S27050765292005050300000) ).
6. Right second row seat: Lift the seat cushion up, and remove the outer bracket cover, '03 model (see «'03 Model»(ref-174049-S16063822032005050300000) ), '04 model (see «'04 Model»(ref-174049-S01463151512005050300000) ).
7. Return the second row seat-back, and fold down the seat-back.
8. Pry out the lid (A), and remove the screws securing the recline lever (B).
9. Left second row seat: Remove the screw ('03 model) or clip (B) ('04 model) securing the inner recline cable (A), release the clips (C) and adjuster (D), '04 model (see «'04 Model»(ref-174049-S27050765292005050300000) ), then remove the inner recline cable and outer recline cable (E) from both brackets.
10. Right second row seat: Detach the clip (A) and recline cable (B) from the bracket.
11. Left second row seat: Remove the screws from behind the seat-back.
12. Right second row seat: Remove the recline lever (A) with the recline cables (B).
13. Install the lever in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Make sure the recline cables are connected securely. For the '03 model left second row seat: If necessary, remove the clip (A) from the adjuster (B), and move the cable (C) up or down to obtain the proper tension of the outer recline cable, then reinstall the clip.

Second Row Seat-back Recline Cable Replacement

Note. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage. Take care not to bend the cable.

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1. Remove the seat-back recline lever (see «Second Row Seat-back Recline Lever Replacement»(ref-174049-S02876023992005050300000) ).
2. Carefully pry out the cover (A) with a flat-tip screwdriver at the gap while holding the lever fully open. Release the tabs (B) and the stops (C), then remove the cover.
3. Disconnect the recline cables (A). There is no inner recline cable on the right recline lever.
4. Install the second row seat-back recline cables in the reverse order or removal, and make sure the cables are connected securely.

Third Row Seat Access Cable Replacement

Note. Take care not to bend the cable.

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1. Slide the second row seat forward fully.
2. Remove the pivot bolt cover. Using a Torx T30 bit, remove the pivot bolt from both sides, left second row seat, '03 model (see «'03 Model»(ref-174049-S34174380102005050300000) ), '04 model (see «'04 Model»(ref-174049-S27050765292005050300000) ), right second row seat, '03 model (see «'03 Model»(ref-174049-S16063822032005050300000) ), '04 model (see «'04 Model»(ref-174049-S01463151512005050300000) ).
3. Remove the second row seat-back cover/pad from the seat-back frame (see «Seat-back Cover»(ref-174049-S06592401532005050300000) ).
4. Left second row seat: Lift the second row seat cushion up, and remove the outer bracket cover and inner bracket cover, '03 model (see «'03 Model»(ref-174049-S34174380102005050300000) ), '04 model (see «'04 Model»(ref-174049-S27050765292005050300000) ).
5. Right second row seat: Lift the seat cushion up, and remove the outer bracket cover, '03 model (see «'03 Model»(ref-174049-S16063822032005050300000) ), '04 model (see «'04 Model»(ref-174049-S01463151512005050300000) ).
6. Disconnect the third row seat access cable (A) at each end, and remove the screw from behind the left seat-back, then remove the cable(s).
7. Install the third row seat access cable in the reverse order of removal, and make sure the cable is connected securely.

Second Row Seat Beverage Holder/Tray Replacement

Note. Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers.

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1. Detach the clips of the beverage holder/tray panel (A), then pull the panel upward to release the hooks (B) and remove it.
2. Using a Torx T30 bit, remove the screws, then remove the beverage holder/tray (A).
3. Detach the clips, and release the front hooks (A), then remove the beverage holder/tray (B).
4. Install the beverage holder/tray in the reverse order of removal, and replace any damaged clips.

Second Row Seat Cover Replacement

Note. Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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1. Slide the second row seat forward fully.
2. Remove the pivot bolt cover. Using a Torx T30 bit, remove the pivot bolt from both sides, left second row seat, '03 model (see «'03 Model»(ref-174049-S34174380102005050300000) ), '04 model (see «'04 Model»(ref-174049-S27050765292005050300000) ), right second row seat, '03 model (see «'03 Model»(ref-174049-S16063822032005050300000) ), '04 model (see «'04 Model»(ref-174049-S01463151512005050300000) ).
3. If equipped, remove the beverage holder/tray (see «Second Row Seat Beverage Holder/Tray Replacement»(ref-174049-S41397541002005050300000) ) left second row seat.
4. Remove the screw (A), then remove the third row seat access knob (B). Peel off the labels (C), and remove the screws (D), then remove the third row seat access trim (E).
5. Fold the seat-back forward fully, detach the clips, and remove the back cover (A).
6. Release all of the clips (A) from the back of the seat-back (B).
7. Lift and pull out the release button (A), and remove the screw (B), then remove the headrest guide (C).
8. Remove the screws securing the recline lever (see step 7 on «Second Row Seat-back Recline Lever Replacement»(ref-174049-S02876023992005050300000) ).
9. While holding the recline lever (A) away from the seat-back cover (B), pull the retainers (C) out from under the lever.
10. Pull back the edge of the seat-back cover all the way around, and release the clips (A), then remove the seat-back cover (B).
11. Install the seat-back cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat-back cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the hook and clips. Replace any clips (A) you removed with new ones using commercially available upholstery ring pliers (B).

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1. Left second row seat: Remove the seat belt buckle pocket, then remove the left second row seat belt buckle and center second row seat belt detachable anchor complete from the seat cushion (see «SECOND ROW SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT»(ref-174060-S05283219482005051600000) ).
2. Slide the second row seat forward fully.
3. Remove the pivot bolt cover. Using a Torx T30 bit, remove the pivot bolt from both sides, left second row seat, '03 model (see «'03 Model»(ref-174049-S34174380102005050300000) ),'04 model (see «'04 Model»(ref-174049-S27050765292005050300000) ), right second row seat, '03 model (see «'03 Model»(ref-174049-S16063822032005050300000) ), '04 model (see «'04 Model»(ref-174049-S01463151512005050300000) ).
4. Lift the seat cushion (A) up. Release all of the hook strips (B, C) from under the seat cushion.
5. Pull back the edge of the seat cushion cover all the way around, and release the clips (A), then remove the seat cushion cover (B).
6. Install the seat cushion cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat cushion cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the clips and hooks. Replace any clips (A) you removed with new ones using commercially available upholstery ring pliers (B).

Third Row Seat Removal/Installation

Note. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage. Take care not to scratch the body or tear the seat covers. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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1. Remove the front mounting bolt covers (A) from both front links.
2. Remove the front mounting bolts.
3. On the left third row seat: Release the hooks (A), then remove the seat belt buckle pocket (B), and tuck the left third row seat belt buckle (C) and center third row seat belt detachable anchor (D) under the seat cushion.
4. Lift the seat cushion up.
5. Remove the rear mounting bolts while holding the seat cushion.
6. With the help of an assistant, remove the third row seat through the tailgate opening.
7. Install the seat in the reverse order of removal, and apply liquid thread lock to the seat mounting bolts before reinstallation.

Third Row Seat Recline Adjuster Replacement

Note. Take care not to bend the seat-back recline cable. Put on gloves to protect your hands. The left third row seat outer recline adjuster is shown, the left inner is symmetrical and the right inner is similar except they have the seat belt buckles in place of the seat belt detachable anchor.

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1. Remove the left third row seat or right third row seat (see «Third Row Seat Removal/Installation»(ref-174049-S28205154032005050300000) ).
2. Remove the seat-back (see «Third Row Seat Disassembly/Reassembly»(ref-174049-S22734680962005050300000) ).
3. Remove the screws securing the seat-back recline lever (see step 3 on «Third Row Seat-back Recline Lever Replacement»(ref-174049-S09733070812005050300000) ).
4. Remove the back cover (see step 4 on «Third Row Seat Cover Replacement»(ref-174049-S36492318302005050300000) ), then release the clips from behind the seat-back, as necessary (see step 5 on «Third Row Seat Cover Replacement»(ref-174049-S36492318302005050300000) ).
5. Remove the screw and release the hook (A), then remove the outer bracket cover (B).
6. If necessary, remove the inner bracket cover (A).
7. Disconnect the seat-back recline cable (A).
8. Remove the bolts, then remove the recline adjuster (A).
9. Install the adjuster in the reverse order of removal, and make sure the seat-back recline cable is connected securely.

Right Third Row Seat Pivot Replacement

Note. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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1. Remove the right third row seat (see «Third Row Seat Removal/Installation»(ref-174049-S28205154032005050300000) ).
2. Remove the seat-back (see «Third Row Seat Disassembly/Reassembly»(ref-174049-S22734680962005050300000) ).
3. Remove the screws securing the seat-back recline lever (see step 3 on «Third Row Seat-back Recline Lever Replacement»(ref-174049-S09733070812005050300000) ).
4. Remove the back cover (see step 4 on «Third Row Seat Cover Replacement»(ref-174049-S36492318302005050300000) ), then release the clips from behind the seat-back, as necessary (see step 5 on «Third Row Seat Cover Replacement»(ref-174049-S36492318302005050300000) ).
5. Remove the bolts, then remove the seat pivot (A).
6. Install the pivot in the reverse order of removal.

Third Row Seat-back Recline Lever Replacement

Note. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage. Take care not to bend the seat-back recline cable. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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1. Remove the left third row seat or right third row seat (see «Third Row Seat Removal/Installation»(ref-174049-S28205154032005050300000) ).
2. Remove the seat-back (see «Third Row Seat Disassembly/Reassembly»(ref-174049-S22734680962005050300000) ).
3. Pry out the lid (A), and remove the screws securing the third row seat-back recline lever (B).
4. Remove the back cover (see step 4 on «Third Row Seat Cover Replacement»(ref-174049-S36492318302005050300000) ), then release the clips from behind the seat-back, as necessary (see step 5 on «Third Row Seat Cover Replacement»(ref-174049-S36492318302005050300000) ).
5. Remove the screw and release the hook (A), then remove the outer bracket cover (B).
6. Disconnect the seat-back recline cable (A).
7. Remove the screw(s), then remove the seat-back recline lever (A) with the recline cable(s) (B).
8. Install the lever in the reverse order of removal, and make sure the recline cables are connected securely.

Third Row Seat-back Recline Cable Replacement

Note. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage. Take care not to bend the cable.

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1. Remove the third row seat-back recline lever (see «Third Row Seat-back Recline Lever Replacement»(ref-174049-S09733070812005050300000) ).
2. While holding the lever (A) open, carefully pry out the cover (B) with a flat-tip screwdriver to release the tabs (C), then remove the cover.
3. Disconnect the recline cables (A). There is no inner recline cable on the right recline lever.
4. Install the third row seat-back recline cable in the reverse order of removal, and make sure the cables are connected securely.

Third Row Seat Cover Replacement

Note. Take care not to scratch the interior trim. Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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1. Remove both front mounting bolts, then lift the seat cushion up (see «Third Row Seat Removal/Installation»(ref-174049-S28205154032005050300000) ).
2. Remove the pivot bolt cover and pivot bolt from both sides, then remove the seat cushion (see «Third Row Seat Disassembly/Reassembly»(ref-174049-S22734680962005050300000) ).
3. Remove the screws securing the seat-back recline lever (see step 3 on «Third Row Seat-back Recline Lever Replacement»(ref-174049-S09733070812005050300000) ).
4. Detach the clips (A, B), and remove the back cover (C) from the frame, then turn the cover to pass the recline lever (D) through a hole in the cover.
5. Release all of the clips (A) from behind the seat-back (B). On left second row seat-back, pull the wire (C) half-way until the end of it crosses over the middle frame (D).
6. Lift and pull out the release button (A), and remove the screw (B), then remove the headrest guide (C).
7. Pull back the edge of the seat-back cover (A) all the way around, then release all of the clips (B). Remove the seat-back cover (C).
8. Install the seat-back cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat-back cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the hook and clips. Replace any clips (A) you removed with new ones using commercially available upholstery ring pliers (B).

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1. Remove both front mounting bolts (see «Third Row Seat Removal/Installation»(ref-174049-S28205154032005050300000) 5).
2. On the left third row seat: Remove the seat belt buckle pocket, the left third row seat belt buckle, and the center third row seat belt detachable anchor under the seat cushion (see step 3 on «Third Row Seat Removal/Installation»(ref-174049-S28205154032005050300000) ).
3. Remove the pivot bolt cover from both sides (see «Third Row Seat Disassembly/Reassembly»(ref-174049-S22734680962005050300000) ).
4. Release the hook strips (A) from under the seat cushion (B).
5. Detach the retainers (A) from both sides of the link (B), and release all of the hook strips (C) and clips (D) from under the seat cushion (E).
6. Pull back the edge of the seat cushion cover (A) all the way around, release all of the clips (B), and release the fastener (C) under the right seat cushion cover, then remove the seat cushion cover.
7. Install the seat cushion cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: To prevent wrinkles, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing all the clips. Replace all of the clips fastening the seat-back cover (A) and pad wire (B) with new ones (C) using commercially available upholstery ring pliers (D).

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1. Remove the power seat adjustment switch knobs and recline cover from the driver's seat, then remove the two screws and the power seat switch (see «Front Seat Disassembly/Reassembly - 8-Way Power»(ref-174049-S32279944322005050300000) ).
2. Disconnect the 6P connectors from the power seat adjustment switch (A).
3. Reinstall the adjustment switch knobs to the switch.
4. Check for continuity between the terminals in each switch position according to the table.
5. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

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1. Remove the driver's seat (see «Front Seat Removal/Installation»(ref-174049-S16178062202005050300000) ).
2. Disconnect the 6P connectors from the adjustment switch (A).
3. Test each motor by applying battery voltage and body ground to the terminals.
4. If the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly, check for an open in the driver's seat wire harness between the 6P connector and each 2P power seat motor connector. If the harness is OK, replace the motor (see «Front Seat Disassembly/Reassembly - 8-Way Power»(ref-174049-S32279944322005050300000) ).

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1. Remove the driver's seat (see «Front Seat Removal/Installation»(ref-174049-S16178062202005050300000) ).
2. Disconnect the 4P connector (A) and 2P connector (B) from the seat heater.
3. Seat Cushion Heater: Check for continuity between the A1 and A2 terminals, and A1 and A3 terminals of the 4P connector A. There should be continuity.
4. Seat-back Heater: Check for continuity between the B1 and B2 terminals of the 2P connector B. There should be continuity.
5. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the seat heater.
6. If only the seat-back heater fails to warm-up, check for on open in the YEL wire of the driver's seat wire harness.

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1. Remove the passenger's seat (see «Front Seat Removal/Installation»(ref-174049-S16178062202005050300000) 7).
2. Disconnect the 4P connector (A) from the seat heater.
3. Check for continuity between the No. 2 and No. 4 terminals, and No. 3 and No. 4 terminals of the 4P connector. There should be continuity.
4. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the seat heater.