Interior - Front Passenger Seat Squeaks/Rattles
07-035July 29, 2009
Applies To:
2005-06 TL - ALL
2007 TL - From VIN 19UUA....7A000001 thru 1 9UUA....7A010000
Front Passenger's Seat Squeaks or Rattles
(Supersedes 07-035, dated January 26, 2008, to revise the information marked by asterisks)
*REVISION SUMMARY
Under REPAIR PROCEDURE, the TORX bit size for the 8 mm TORX bolts was changed to 140.*
SYMPTOM
The front passenger's seat squeaks or rattles when driving over bumps or rough roads. The noise seems to come from under the seat.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The seat weight sensor bracket is rubbing against the seat track.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Apply felt to the seat track, and center the weight sensor when attaching it to the seat track.
PARTS INFORMATION
TORX bolt (6 x 22), two required: P/N 90101-SDB-L71
TORX bolt (8 x 19), four required: P/N 90101-SEP-All
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Wool Felt: P/N 06993-SA5-000
(One roll repairs about 120 vehicles.)
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
Operation Number: 8520A4
Flat Rate Time: 0.9 hour
Failed Part: P/N 81110-SEP-All
Defect Code: 06801
Symptom Code: 01201
Template ID: 07-035A
Skill Level: Repair Technician
Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.
DIAGNOSIS
1. Drive the vehicle over bumps or rough roads, and listen for a squeak or rattle coming from under the seat.
2. Park the vehicle. With the palm of your hand, hit the top of the seat at the front, the back, and either side. Listen for a squeak or rattle coming from under the seat.
^ If you hear a squeak or rattle when driving the vehicle or hitting the seat, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.
^ If you don't hear a squeak or rattle under these conditions, this bulletin does not apply. Continue with normal troubleshooting.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system (if equipped). Write down the presets for the XM(R) Satellite Radio (if equipped).
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
3. Remove the front passenger's seat:
^ Refer to the Body section of the appropriate service manual, or
^ Online, enter keyword SEAT, and select Front Seat Removal/Installation from the list.
4. Separate the seat tracks from the front passenger's weight sensors:
^ Using a TORX 130 bit, remove the two 6 x 22 tamper-resistant TORX bolts.
* ^ Using a TORX 140 bit, remove the four 8 x 19 tamper-resistant TORX bolts.*
5. Cut two 10 mm x 25 mm pieces of felt. Apply the felt between the two rivets on the bottom of the seat track.
6. Attach the seat weight sensor assemblies to the seat track using new TORX bolts. Tighten the bolts by hand.
7. Place the seat in position, and hand-tighten the anchor bolts. Do not torque the bolts.
8. Center the outer weight sensor on the seat track:
^ Push the sensor outward, and mark the position of the bolt head.
^ Push the sensor inward, and mark the position of the bolt head.
^ Center the bolt between the two marks, then torque the bolt to 14 N.m (10 lb-ft).
9. Repeat step 8 for the inner weight sensor.
10. Torque the remaining four TORX bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
11. Install the remaining parts in the reverse order of removal. Torque the anchor bolts to 34 N.m (25 lb-ft).
12. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
13. Do the ODS Unit Operation Check. If needed, calibrate the ODS unit:
^ Refer to the Restraints section of the appropriate service manual, or
^ Online, enter keyword ODS, and select ODS Unit Operation Check or ODS Calibration from the list.
14. Confirm proper operation of the SRS system by turning the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. The SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds, and then go off.
15. Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system (if equipped). Enter the presets for the XM radio (if equipped). Set the clock.
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