Seat, Driver's - Squeaking Noise

Bulletin No.: 035/94
Issued: 10/4/94
Revised:

Category
S

Applicable Model/s
1993-94 626/MX-6

Subject:
SQUEAK IN DRIVER'S SEAT
(MANUAL SEAT ONLY)

APPLICABLE MODELS/VINS
626
1993 - 94 model vehicles with a VIN of 1YVGE22**R5104123 and lower
MX-6
1993 model vehicles with a VIN Of 1YVGE31**P5249869 and lower

DESCRIPTION

A squeaking noise may be heard when entering or exiting the vehicle (applying and removing weight to the seat) or moving from side to side in the seat. The squeaking may be caused by the seat's height adjustment mechanism. Customers complaining of seat squealing (manual, driver's side only) should have their vehicle inspected and, if necessary, repaired.

REPAIR PROCEDURES
1. Verify the complaint. If the seat squeaks as described above, proceed to step 2.
2. Check the torque of the four (4) seat frame mounting bolts. Torque Spec.: 39 - 50 N-m (28 - 37 ft.lbs.)
3. If bolts are loose, tighten and recheck seat for squeak. If squeak is still present, proceed to step 4.





4. Remove an discard the tension wire located under the seat.
^ The tension wire may be removed without removing the seat from the vehicle.
^ The height adjustment feature will still operate normally without the tension wire.
5. Verify repair.

WARRANTY INFORMATION
(Applies To Verified Customer Complaints On Vehicles Covered Under Normal Warranty. Refer to the SRT For Warranty Term Information)
Warranty Type: A
Customer Comment Code: 82
Damage Code: 9G
Part Number Main Cause: GA2A 88 106
Quantity: 0
Operation Number: YYO167RX
Labor Hours: 0.2Hrs.