Tools & materials required/desired for heated seat repair

  • Torx T50 "bit"
    • (for 91 power seats, anyway - other seats may use a different size)
      • I've heard T35 and T40, so check yours to be sure - most likely, you'll have to buy a set anyway to cover any of these sizes, and it's good to have a set of Torx bits, as they're being used more and more
  • Torx T10 and T25 bits (included in the Saab tool kit)
    • For removing plastic trim panels from power seats
  • 3/8" drive ratchet
    • Desirable: 3/8" x 12" breaker bar, to break bolts loose
      • Also easier to get into cramped spaces
  • Torx T40 bit or 17mm socket
    • For removing seat belt anchor
  • Desirable: ohm meter, to measure heater and thermister resistance
    • A test light or buzzer should do for the heater element check
    • It's probably not necessary to check the thermister
  • Utility knife
  • Soldering iron and electronics-grade solder
  • Coat hanger
  • Desirable: Common, needle nose and diagonal cutter pliers