Interior - Noises From The Front Seats
Date: August 9, 2006Order No.: P-B-91.10/112
Supersedes:
Group: 91
SUBJECT:
Model 203.040/052/054/056/061/064/065/076/081/084/087/092/261/264/281/284/740/747/764
Model 211.026/056/065/070/076/082/083/087/256/265/276/282/283/287
Model 219.375/376 Front Seat Noise Complaints
If you receive customer reports in the above model vehicles regarding noises from the front seats, check if the noise fits any of the six descriptions listed below and if yes, proceed as described.
A. Noise when the load on the backrest frame changes (Model 203 only)
B. Noise between seat frame brackets and seat cushion frame
C. Noise from lower trim cover end (Model 211 and 219 only)
D. Noise from perimeter of sidebag (Model 211 and 219 only)
E. Rubbing noise between seat cushion and trim cover (Model 211 only)
F. Noise from lumbar support in backrest at subfreezing temperatures (Code 403, 404, 433 or 434 only)
Note:
Replacement of seat components for any of the noise complaints in issues A to E is not permitted. The claim in these cases will be debited.
A. Noise When Load on Backrest Frame Changes
1. Remove backrest cover. Refer to WIS document AR91.10-P-1910P.
2. Disconnect padding support grid from the 4 suspension points (Figure 1), 2 on the right side and 2 on the left side.
3. Cut 4 pieces of felt, approximate size is 10 mm by 20 mm. Apply a generous amount of special sliding compound to the felt and then adhere the felt to the suspension points of the padding support grid (Figure 2).
4. Reconnect the padding support grid to the 4 suspension points (2 on the right and 2 on the left).
5. Reinstall backrest cover. Refer to WIS document AR91.10-P-1910P.
B. Noise Between Seat Frame Brackets and Seat Cushion Frame - Model 203 (up to VIN A903977 and F817832) Model 211 (up to VIN A967489 and X207037) and Model 219 (up to VIN A075885)
1. The seat frame brackets rub on the seat cushion frame and if there are burrs on the brackets, this may make noise.
2. If burrs are visible (Figure 3, circles), proceed as follows.
3. For he 211 and 219, remove the seat, refer to WIS document AR91.10-P-1000T (211) or AR91.10-P-1000TX (219).
4. Remove the brackets and replace with new brackets.
Note:
Always install new micro-encapsulated bolts.
5. For the 211 and 219, reinstall the seat, refer to WIS document AR91.10-P-10001 (211) or AR91.10-P-1000TX (219).
C. Noise from Lower Trim Cover End Door or Tunnel Side - Models 211 and 219 only
1. The rib on the back side of the lower trim covers at the front of the seat cushion may cause a noise as it rubs on the seat cover.
2. For only the 211 remove the seat, refer to WIS document AR91.10-P-10001.
3. For only the 211 remove trim cover (Figure 4). Refer to WIS Document AR91.10-P-26001. For only the 219, remove the 120 screws located in the corners of the storage compartment.
4. Line side of trim cover rib (Figure 5) with felt.
5. For only the 211 reinstall trim cover (Figure 4). Refer to WIS Document AR91.10-P-26001. For only the 219, reinstall the 120 screws located in the corners of the storage compartment.
6. For only the 211 reinstall the seat, refer to WIS document AR91.10-P-10001.
D. Noise from Perimeter of Sidebag - Models 211 and 219 only
1. The hard edge of the sidebag cover may make a noise as it rubs against the seat.
2. With a wedge, open a gap between the sidebag cover and the seat (Figure 6, arrows) and with a second wedge, apply special sliding compound to the edge of the sidebag cover on the entire circumference.
E. Rubbing Noise Between Seat Cushion and Trim Cover - Model 211 only
1. Rubbing noise where the seat cover contacts the trim cover (Figure 7, arrows), tilt the backrest rearward.
2. Apply special sliding compound to the seat cover in this area (Figure 7, arrows).
3. Confirm that the noise is no longer present.
F. Noise from Lumbar Support in Backrest at Subfreezing Temperatures (Codes 403.404.433 or 434 only)
1. Confirm noise by actuating pneumatic bladders at sub freezing temperatures.
2. Remove backrest cover. Refer to WIS document AR91.10-P-1910P (203), AR91.10-P-19101 (211 up to MYO5), AR91.10-P-19101B (211 as of MYO5) and AR91.10-P-19101X (219).
3. Check if the guide wires are damaged (Figure 8) at the interface with the lumbar support basket (Figure 9).
Note:
Figure 9 shows the seat backrest frame with the seat cover and seat pad removed for clarity, it is not necessary to remove these parts to inspect and lubricate the guide wires.
4. In case of minor damage to the guide wires, apply special sliding compound to the guide wires.
5. In the case of major damage to the guide wires (Figure 10), the complete backrest frame must be replaced. Refer to WIS Document AR91.10-P-1060P (203), AR91.10-P-3331T (211 up to MY05), AR91.10-P-3331TA (211 as of MY05) and AR91.10-P-3331TX (219).
6. Reinstall backrest cover. Refer to WIS document AR91.10-P-1910P (203), AR91.10-P-1910T (211 up to MY05), AR91.10-P-1910TB (211 as of MY05) and AR91.10-P-1910TX (219).
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