Front Seat Back - Squeaking Noise
NO.: 23-87-94GROUP: Body
DATE: Nov. 25, 1994
SUBJECT:
Front Seat Back Squeak
MODELS:
1995 (PL) Neon
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Squeaking noise from the front seat back(s) when the occupant leans rearward in the seat.
DIAGNOSIS:
While sitting in the affected seat, lean rearward putting pressure on the upper portion of the seat back. If a squeaking noise is heard on the inboard lower portion of the seat back, proceed with the repair procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
AR 4778087 Pivot Bolt
AR 6101283 U-Nut
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves replacing the pivot bolt and U-nut on the affected seat(s).
1. Slide the affected seat to its furthest rearward position.
NOTE:
IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL CONSOLE WITH ARMREST, THE FOUR SCREWS INSIDE THE CONSOLE BIN MUST BE REMOVED AND THE CONSOLE MOVED AWAY FROM THE SEAT TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE PIVOT BOLT.
2. Remove the pivot bolt and the U-nut from the seat back frame (See Illustration).
3. Install new U-nut, P/N 6101283, on the seat back frame and new pivot bolt, P/N 4778087.
NOTE:
THE NEW PIVOT BOLT MUST BE TORQUED TO 115 +/- 9 IN.LBS. (13 +/- 1 N-M). ANY TORQUE GREATER THAN THESE SPECIFICATIONS MAY CAUSE THE U-NUT TO CRACK, LEADING TO THE ORIGINAL NOISE COMPLAINT.
3. Install the four screws inside the console bin, if removed for access in Step 1.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No: 23-20-32-95 (Both Front Seats) 0.3 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part