Canada - Interior - Front Seat Back Groan Noise
BulletinL-TCI-3070
Issue Date
January 2, 2012
Title:
GROAN NOISE FROM FRONT SEAT BACK DURING ADJUSTMENT
Service Category
Vehicle Interior
Section
Seat
Market
Canada
APPLICABILITY:
INTRODUCTION:
Some 2010 - 2011 model year IS 250C/350C vehicles may exhibit a groan noise during front seat back adjustment. This condition may be present on both front seats. A revised seat adjuster assembly has been developed to address this condition.
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:
This TSB applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VIN shown.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
PARTS INFORMATION:
REQUIRED TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. With the seat unoccupied, confirm the condition by adjusting the front seat back position.
- If a groan noise is present, this TSB applies.
- If not, follow the Repair Manual for additional diagnostics.
2. Remove the seat adjuster assembly.
Refer to ETAS / TIS Library, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
- 2010 / 2011 IS 250C/350C:
Vehicle Interior - Seat - "Seat: Front Seat Assembly: Removal / Disassembly"
3. Install the NEW seat adjuster assembly.
Refer to ETAS / TIS Library, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
- 2010 / 2011 IS 250C/350C:
Vehicle Interior - Seat - "Seat: Front Seat Assembly: Reassembly"
4. Install the front seat belt.
A. Install the front seat belt anchor plate.
B. Install the front seat belt inner and torque to the following specifications.
Torque: 42 N-m (4.28 kgf-cm, 31 ft-lbf)
5. Install the seat assembly.
Refer to ETAS / TIS Library, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
- 2010 / 2011 IS 250C/350C:
Vehicle Interior - Seat - "Seat: Front Seat Assembly: Installation"
6. Confirm front seat back adjuster operation.
NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available.
IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.