So I've got a complete parts car from 1985. Its a 500SEL and in damn good condition considering the conditions in which I obtained it. The engine is basically fixable but I'm not interested in doing it. I'll mess with a diesel as soon as it pulls into my driveway on the other hand. I just have preferences.

I'd like to install the heated seat system into my 1983 300sd. The space is there (coin tray) for the transfer of the switches and the mounting piece. Running them and wiring them up are probably easy enough to figure out on my own.

I'm just wondering from anyone that has taken their seats apart and taken the covering off of them, in both heated seats and normal ones, if there are actual flat "elements" located under the covers that do the actual heating of the seat? I'm not for sure how they're made up inside the seat. If I knew this, I'd be at a better position when starting the project.

One more thing. If anyone has actually done this or has input, I welcome it. I've been thinking it over for awhile now and would like to know if anyone believes this wouldn't be too bad of a job.

Thanks

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1974 240d "Peace, Love and Empathy" - Kurt Cobain
1982 300sd "It all depends upon the Benz!" - Me
1983 300sd
1985 500sel
1992 300se