Interior - Front Seat Cushion Pops/Creaks/Moves

TECHNICAL

Bulletin No.: 06-08-50-010B

Date: June 15, 2011

Subject: Front Seat Cushion Moves Sideways, Pops and Creaks when Turning (Install Rubber Hose [Vacuum Line] On Adjuster Rail)

Models:
2003-2007 Cadillac CTS
2005-2011 Cadillac STS

Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to add the 2011 STS. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 06-08-50-010A (Section 08 - Body and Accessories).

Condition

Some customers may comment that the driver or passenger seat cushion moves sideways slightly while going around corners. They may also hear a pop or creak noise when this happens.

Cause

This condition may be caused by too much clearance between the seat cushion platform anchors and the seat adjuster rail.

Correction

Install four pieces of rubber hose (vacuum line) on the seat adjuster track following the procedure below:

1. Move the seat back and up in order to gain access.
2. Remove the power seat switch bezel by pulling the bezel away from the seat. This will disengage the retaining clips.
3. Remove the seat trim plate.
4. Disconnect the connector from the power seat switch.
5. Remove the two 10 mm nuts that retain the seat cushion to the adjuster rail.
6. Lift the front of the seat cushion up and forward in order to unfasten the rear hooks that retain the seat cushion to the adjuster rail.
7. Cut four pieces of 7/64 in rubber hose (vacuum line).





8. Split the rubber hose (vacuum line) down the side. Apply weatherstrip adhesive to the inside of the hose (vacuum line) and install to the seat adjuster rail.
9. Install the seat cushion to the adjuster rail.
10. Install the two 10 mm nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the seat cushion nuts to 9 Nm (80 lb in).

11. Install the seat trim plate.
12. Connect the electrical connector to the power seat switch.
13. Install the power seat switch bezel.
14. Re-zero the inflatable restraint passenger presence system whenever the seat cushion or any components are removed. Refer to Control Module References.

Warranty Information





For vehicle repaired under warranty, use the table.





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