Interior - Power Seat Will Not Adjust
NUMBER: 23-032-04GROUP: Body
DATE: September 2, 2004
SUBJECT:
Power Seat Will Not Adjust
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves cleaning and lubricating the power seat adjuster linkage.
MODELS:
2001 - 2005 (JR) Sebring Sedan/Stratus Sedan
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The power seat adjuster binds and will not move due to a lack of lubrication and slight accumulation of oxidation on the surface of some of the seat adjuster linkages.
DIAGNOSIS:
With the binding seat in the vehicle, illuminate the underside of the seat and observe the bottom of the seat from the rear passenger foot well using a mirror. If slight surface oxidation is readily visible on the either of the two long horizontal, fore/aft adjuster screws, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Unbolt the seat from the vehicle floor and tip it backward to expose the adjuster mechanism.
2. Clean the oxidized parts with a wire brush and cycle the seat adjuster switch back and forth several times.
3. If the seat power adjuster remains seized and is not functional, seat adjuster replacement is required. Refer to the service information on TechCONNECT for replacement procedures and Quick LOP for the Time Allowance.
4. If the seat adjuster operation is restored, apply a liberal coat of grease, p/n 05017414AA, to the entire length of both adjuster screw mechanisms and function the seat through its full range of motion to evenly distribute the grease.
5. Attach the seat to the vehicle, torque the fasteners to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE
FAILURE CODE
Disclaimer
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.