Seats - Rear Seat Movement/Noise

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GMC NUMBER: 92-10A2-87

GROUP: 10A2 Seats and Seat Belts

DATE: May 1992

CORPORATE
NUMBER: 261604


SUBJECT:
REAR SEAT MOVEMENT/NOISE (INSTALL DUAL CABLE RELEASE KIT)

MODELS:
1991-92 S/T 4 DOOR UTILITY


Owners of some 1991-92 S/T 4 door utility vehicles may comment that their vehicle exhibits a condition where the seat back assembly has movement or a rattle which is perceived to be an improperly latched seat assembly.

The seat is designed with a cable-released latch on the left side and an inertia latch mechanism on the right side. The inertia latch mechanism allows movement of the right side of the seat unless a high deceleration stop, due to braking or a frontal impact, is experienced.

In an effort to improve overall customer satisfaction, a revision has been made to the design that provides a cable release latch to both the right and left sides of the rear seat back. The dual cable release mechanism was incorporated in vehicles built after the following VIN breakpoint:

GMC N2515913

If a customer experiences this condition and expresses concern even after the latch operation is explained, the dual cable release mechanism may be installed in vehicles built prior to the above breakpoints.

SERVICE PROCEDURE FOLLOW INSTRUCTION SHEETS PROVIDED IN DUAL CABLE RELEASE KIT (P/N 15693919).

If, after kit installation, the seat back is difficult to release, it may be necessary to increase the clearance of the seat back to the wheelhouse. This can be accomplished by the installation of two (2) 2 mm (1/16 in) spacers (P/N 20432548). Install 1 spacer over each of the left hinge mounting studs between the floorpan and the seat hinge. Reverify seat latch operation after spacer installation.


SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION

Part Number Description Qty
15693919 Dual Cable Release Kit 1
20432548 2 MM Spacer (optional) 2


Parts are available. In case of limited inventory, parts will be placed on 400 control to waive VIP surcharges. Only verifiable emergency orders will be accepted. GMSPO will make every effort to obtain parts. However, the part will be shipped premium transportation at the dealer's expense and all other order types will be placed on backorder until the 400 control is removed.

WARRANTY INFORMATION For vehicles repaired under warranty use:

Labor Labor
Op. Description Time
T7431 Install double latch mechanism 1.2 hrs.
(Seat without center armrest).
Includes shimming of rear
hinges if required.
ADD: Rear seat with center armrest 0.3 hrs.

Note:
Labor Operation is coded to base vehicle coverage in the Warranty System.