Interior - Squeak/Creak From Front Seat Adjuster Area

Noises from seat adjuster

Topic number LI91.10-P-048504

Version 1

Design group 91.10 Front seats

Date 03-24-2010

Validity Model series 221 and model series 216

Reason for change Supersedes DTB S-B-91.10/112f

Reason for block

Complaint:

Squeaking/creaking noises from the area of the seat adjuster.

Cause:

Insufficient lubrication and/or chafing of wire frame in seat cushion.

Attachments

Remedy:

Perform the following steps in sequence.

A) Grease seat rails.

B) Grease rear seat cushion guide:

1. Set seat cushion fore/aft adjustment to forwardmost position.

2. Push away seat cushion on tunnel side (see Figure 5796).

3. Lubricate plastic slider with grease spray A 000 989 35 60 (See Figure 5799).

4. Also regrease slider on door side.

C) Grease front seat cushion guide:

1. Detach left and right side trim as per WIS document AR91.10-P-1200SX.

2. Set seat cushion fore/aft adjustment to forwardmost position.

3. Lubricate both plastic guides with grease A 002 989 07 51. (See Figures 5790 & 5791)

4. Spray grease spray A 000 989 35 60 under the plastic sliders. (See Figures 5794 & 5793)

D) If there are still noises in the area of the seat cushion, they may be caused by the foam-covered wire frame rubbing on the cushion shell.

For this work use damage code 91A03 22 (left) or 91N03 22 (right).

1. Remove seat cushion (AR91.10-p-3310sx)

2. Check cushion shell for chafing marks (see Figure) and line with felt.

*Sufficient for 20 repairs, submit as Local Purchase - LBT00150, Qty 1, handling is included.

** Sufficient for 20 repairs, submit as Local Purchase - MUL00309, Qty 1, handling is included

Attachments

Symptoms

Parts

Work units

WIS-References

Validity

Attachment - Chafing mark on cushion shell

Attachment - Rear seat cushion slider

Attachment - Front seat cushion slider