Folding Arm Rest - Loose/Shakes

87chrysler16 Models


1984-1987 "S" Body Plymouth Voyager/ Dodge Caravan


Subject


Folding Arm Rest Looseness/ Shake


Index


BODY


Date

November 9, 1987

No..


23-15-87 (C16-23)

P-4112
SYMPTOM/CONDITION

The folding arm rests used in the front bucket and 2-passenger first rear seat may have noticeable looseness or shake, or complete loss of support.

DIAGNOSIS

The above conditions are caused by one or both of the following:

^ Loss of retention of arm rest armature by retainers (star washers) on support pin.

^ Armature cracked or broken.

If either of the above conditions exist, correction will require replacement of the arm rest pad and armature assembly, the support assembly, and attaching screws/washers. The improved design 1988 replacement parts must be used.

Arm Rest Kit
Package PN 4494522 Package PN 4494523
RT LT (NOTE 1)

1 Pad & Armature Assy. PN 4402937 PN 4402937
1 Support Assembly - RT PN 4402938 PN 4402939
1 Screw & Washer PN 6501542 PN 6501542
Assembly
1 Spring Washer PN 6024223 PN 6024223
1 Stop Bolt PN 6032567 PN 6032567
1 Flat Washer PN 120393 PN 120393
3 Support Mounting PN 6501539 PN 6501539
Screw

NOTE: (1) THE LEFT SUPPORT ASSEMBLY IS USED WITH THE LEFT FRONT SEAT, AND ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FIRST REAR SEAT (2-PASSENGER).
REPAIR PROCEDURE

This procedure outlines replacement of the arm rest pad and armature assembly, support assembly, and attaching screws/washers.

1. Remove the failed arm rest assembly from the support assembly on the seat back.

2. Remove the trim cover from the arm rest assembly. If the cover is not damaged, retain for re-use.

3. Discard the pad and armature assembly.

4. Remove the support assembly from the seat back, and discard.

FIGURE 1:

5. Install the new support assembly on the seat back using three M6 screws PN 6501539 (Figure 1).

FIGURE 2:

6. Install the trim cover on the new pad and armature assembly. If the original trim cover is re-used, align the pre-cut holes in the cover with the pivot and stop bolt holes in the armature. If a new cover is used, the holes should be cut after using a suitable probe to establish the hole centers on the proper side (Figure 2).

FIGURE 1:

7. Install the flat washer and stop bolt on the pad and armature assembly as shown in Figure 1.

8. Position the arm rest assembly over the wavy washer on the support assembly, oriented so that the head of the stop bolt passes through the detent in the support bracket and becomes trapped behind the inside surface of the bracket in the full up or full down position.

9. Pull back the arm rest cover to expose the pivot hole (Figure 1).

10. Install the screw and washer assembly into the threaded hole in the pivot pin on the support assembly (Figure 1).

11. Pull the cover back around the rear of the arm rest assembly to secure the zipper.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty

TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No. 23-20-08-90 . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.7 Hrs.

FAILURE CODE: K4 - Loose