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Old Oct 20, 2010 | 12:16 PM
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00 E-430 Touring, adding seat heaters

I do not know why I overlooked the fact that my new purchase doesn't have heated seats, but I plan to rectify this!

I have priced out a few different companies who provide aftermarket heaters at about $200 per seat and this is totally worth it.

I plan to find an oem hazard dash that has factory seat heater buttons as well.

I am assuming since the car has the perforated seats and could have come with this option that it is possible to install heating pads. (the leather is not glued to the foam or something stupid)

Has anyone done this install? Can anyone recommend a supplier or know if I can buy the factory heating pads?

I will document my progress.

Thanks!
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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 09:10 AM
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As far as I know are the factory heating pads stitched to the leather. At least in Gremany it's only possible to buy the whole leather covering including the heating pad, either for the seat or the backrest!
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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 09:27 AM
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Search for SRS sensor replacement. There is a DIY that shows how to take the seat cover off, and gives you a few images of how it looks under there.
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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 10:06 AM
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I am interested in doing the same thing. Where are you getting the heating pads from?

This thread should be helpful in removing the seat covers
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