Seats - Rattle/Squeak From Passenger Side Rear Seatback
File In Section: 10 - BodyBulletin No.: 73-16-01
Date: February, 1997
Subject:
Rattle/Squeak from Passenger (Right) Side of Rear Folding Seatback Area
(Reposition Right Hand Frame Arm)
Models:
1995-97 Chevrolet Cavalier
1995-97 Pontiac Sunfire
Condition
Some owners may comment on a rattle/squeak coming from the passenger (right) side of the rear folding seatback area when the rear seat is unoccupied.
Cause
The condition may be due to excessive clearance between the rear seatback frame and body pivot brackets.
Correction
To correct this condition, remove rear seatback and reposition the right hand frame arm as follows:
1. Remove rear seatback. Refer to Rear Seatback in the appropriate Service Manual.
2. Reposition right hand frame arm by moving outboard approximately 8 mm (0.31 in.). Check the new minimum width dimension of 1086 mm (42.75 in.) from the left hand frame arm to the right hand frame arm. Refer to Figure 1.
3. Install rear seatback. Refer to Rear Seatback in the appropriate Service Manual.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation Labor Time
C7188 0.2 hr