Power Seats - Play/Noise
SI No. 852-1864PI No.
Date:
March 1998
Distr.
All
Electrically adjustable front seats, play/noise
Cars affected
Saab 9000 with electrically adjustable front seats M89-M98 up to and including VIN W1003078.
Background
Play/rattling from the electrically adjustable seats can be caused by a loose mounting screw. Rectify the fault after customer complaint.
Parts required
74 96 292 Threadlocker (Loctite 270)
(CA: 12345493)
Procedure
1. Raise the seat to its highest position. Remove the seat from the car, see Service Manual 8:2. "Seats, cushions and carpets, Electrically adjustable front seat".
2. Place the seat upside down on a clean surface.
3. Remove the switch from the seat chassis, 3 screws.
4. Loosen the four bolts (M8) securing the chassis to the seat frame, two bolts on each side.
5. Loosen the chassis so that the bushings are accessible. Be careful not to damage the wiring between the seat frame and the chassis.
6. Screw in one of the two adjustable bushings. Use a small screwdriver. Apply threadlocker, part no. 74 96 292. Unscrew the bushing so that the chassis ju5t slides over it. (A left-hand seat is illustrated.)
7. Perform the same procedure on the other bushing.
8. Apply threadlocker, part no. 74 96 292, on the bolts (M8) securing the chassis to the seat frame. Assemble the chassis and seat frame with the four bolts.
Tightening torque 20 Nm (15 lbf ft)
9. Fit the switch, three screws.
10. Fit the seat in the car, see Service Manual 8:2. "Seats, cushions and carpets, Electrically adjustable front seat".
11. Check the electrical function of the seat.
Warranty/Time Information
Failed Object: 85211
Fault/Reason code: 40
Location code: 9
Warranty Type (US): 01
Repair/Action code: 05
Labor Operation (US): None
Straight Time: 0.5/seat
(CA: C6040 R/side, C6041 L/side)