Interior - Driver Power Seat Popping/Clicking Noises

Classification:
BT08-007

Reference:
ITB08-008

Date:
February 7, 2008

APPLIED VEHICLE:
2004-2007 QX56 (JA60)

APPLIED VIN / DATE:
Vehicles built before 5N3AA08(**)7N805503 / 05-Feb-2007

IF YOU CONFIRM:
The driver's power seat makes a popping or clicking noise when using the seat lifter.

ACTIONS:

^ Remove the four driver's seat mounting bolts and tilt the seat to access the bottom.

^ Install the new Spacer Washer (see Parts Information).

NOTE:
The purpose of "ACTIONS" (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You must closely follow the entire Service Procedure as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.





PARTS INFORMATION

CLAIMS INFORMATION





Submit a Primary Failed Part (PP) line claim using the claims coding shown.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

NOTE:
Use suitable covers to protect upholstery, carpeting, etc. when performing this Procedure.

Preliminary Steps

NOTE:

^ Steps 1, 2 and 3 below, only apply to vehicles equipped with Front Side (SRS) Air Bags.





^ These vehicles equipped with Front Side (SRS) Air Bags have a tag on the front seatback.

1. Write down all radio station presets.

2. Disconnect both battery cables, negative cable first.

3. Wait at least 3 minutes after the negative battery cable is disconnected before proceeding with step 4 below.

Tilt Seat and Add Spacer Washer

4. Remove the four bolts that secure the driver's seat to the floor.

^ Refer to section SE in the Service Manual (ESM) for seat removal information.

5. Carefully tilt the seat back to reach the bottom of the seat (see Figure 2).

^ If needed, disconnect electrical connectors so you can tilt the seat.





6. Install the new Spacer Washer as shown.

^ Make sure the new Spacer Washer is fully inserted and locked into position.

^ If you find the old Spacer Washer on the floor of the car, discard it.

Reinstall the Seat and Check its Operation

7. Reinstall the seat, making sure:

^ All wire harnesses are connected and correctly routed to prevent pinching and chaffing.

^ The four seat mounting bolts are tightened to: 45 N-m (4.6 Kg.m, 35 ft-lbs.)

8. Re-connect the battery cables, positive cable first (if you disconnected them in step 2).

9. Check the power seat controls, making sure:

^ They operate correctly.

^ The incident noise is fixed.

10. Re-program the radio station presets and re-set the clock (if you disconnected the battery in step 2).

11. Initialize the power windows and sunroof as applicable. Reference the Electronic Service Manual as needed.





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