Recall - Seat Back Recliner Handle Replacement
Group: CAMPAIGNNumber: 05-01-011
Date: OCTOBER, 2005
Model: 06 SONATA
Subject
FRONT SEAT BACK RECLINER HANDLE REPLACEMENT
CAMPAIGN 072
IMPORTANT:
DEALERS MUST PERFORM THIS CAMPAIGN ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES PRIOR TO CUSTOMER RETAIL DELIVERY AND WHENEVER AN AFFECTED VEHICLE IS IN THE SHOP FOR ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR.
IMPORTANT:
WHEN A VEHICLE ARRIVES AT THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT, ACCESS HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA'S "WARRANTY VEHICLE INFORMATION" SCREEN VIA DCS INTERACTIVE OR DCS ON-LINE TO IDENTIFY OPEN CAMPAIGNS.
DESCRIPTION:
This bulletin describes the replacement procedure for the front seat back recliner handle.
VEHICLES AFFECTED:
^ 2006 Sonata vehicles with VINs starting "KMH" produced before July 28, 2005
^ 2006 Sonata vehicles with VINs starting "5NP" produced before August 18, 2005
PART INFORMATION:
NOTE:
If the vehicle has a power driver's seat, only the passenger seat handle needs to be replaced.
PROCEDURE:
NOTE:
^ Verify that the vehicle is affected by accessing Hyundai Motor America's "Warranty Vehicle Information" screen via DCS interactive or DCS on-line to identify an open 072 Campaign on the vehicle.
CAUTION:
The ignition key must be removed from the ignition for a minimum of 30 seconds before starting the procedure
1. Slide the seat all the way forward.
2. Recline the seat back all the way rearward.
3. Carefully insert a large 90 degree pick into the gap between the seat back recliner handle and the seat. A screwdriver will work, but will be harder to use.
NOTE:
A plastic trim tool, such as SST # 09800-21000 can be used to help see into the gap.
4. Pull up on the top end of the retention clip then push down on the bottom end while gently pulling the recliner handle from the seat.
Alternatively, if the clip is reversed so the ends are not visible, push a flat bladed screwdriver into the slot with the clip and twist it. This will break the slot, and release the handle.
5. Remove the recliner handle from the seat.
6. Verify the new handle has the retention clip in place. Align the handle with the shaft, and press until the clip is seated. Raise the seatback to an upright position.
CAMPAIGN CLAIM INFORMATION:
NOTE:
Submit claim using the Campaign Claim Screen