Please count me in also.gascant wrote: Sounds like a party to me--at least 4 people want to do it now. Maybe we should have an SF BayLEAFs special event?
Please count me in also.gascant wrote: Sounds like a party to me--at least 4 people want to do it now. Maybe we should have an SF BayLEAFs special event?
Are you counting the "fear factor" involved with tearing apart a perfectly good center console?Electric4Me wrote:I would call it low to medium.shay wrote:Lots of great information in this thread. What is the level of difficulty of installing the seat warmers? I am definitely wanting to install them.
gascant wrote:Are you counting the "fear factor" involved with tearing apart a perfectly good center console?Electric4Me wrote:I would call it low to medium.shay wrote:Lots of great information in this thread. What is the level of difficulty of installing the seat warmers? I am definitely wanting to install them.![]()
Actually, one of the goals of doing this job en masse is that we come up with a set of instructions that others can follow later on. Having those definitely lowers the threshold for jumping in. For example, in my case, I have no idea how to disassemble the center console to run the wiring. My fear is that I would pull hard on something and crack off a tab that's critical for holding it in place. Job cost goes up having to replace that part. With instructions, though, no fear at all. Because Electric4Me has done the job already, he can provide guidance. The work is not difficult, but having good instructions is key. If you've seen us do the horn upgrade at our monthly SF BayLEAFs meetings, then I'm guessing you are probably prepared to take this one on as well.
I did run my hand very gingerly under the passenger side seat yesterday and found some potentially sharp edges in the seat pan. So I'm thinking that bandages will be a key "field consumable" for this job.
+1.lemketron wrote: I'm thinking I might go with the one with the variable switch as I've also had issues in the past where low was too low and high was too high... Is this a different model of heater than everyone else is using, and if so, does it still work ok in the LEAF? How does the power consumption differ between the two?
OK, that's done. I found the sections on Seat Removal and Center Console Disassembly. Any hints on where to look for Power? If I get guidance on the Power, I can perhaps put together (and print) a file of all the relevant pages ahead of time.EVDRIVER wrote:Then download the service manual for $20
What do you mean about power? I tied into the fuse block. I'd be interested to hear what Phil did.gascant wrote:OK, that's done. I found the sections on Seat Removal and Center Console Disassembly. Any hints on where to look for Power? If I get guidance on the Power, I can perhaps put together (and print) a file of all the relevant pages ahead of time.EVDRIVER wrote:Then download the service manual for $20
Did anyone get that "plastic tool" that is used to pry off the top of the console?