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Interior - Squeak Noise From Front Seat Backs: Overview

BULLETIN NO.: 02-T-57

ISSUE DATE: July, 2002

CATEGORY TYPE: Body - 11

CATEGORY: Seats

CORPORATION NO.: 02-08-50-007

SUBJECT:
Squeak Noise from Driver or Passenger Front Seat Back (Install Seat Back Cushion Pad Support Wire)

MODELS AFFECTED:
2002 Saturn VUE vehicles built up to and including VIN 2S824804

CONDITION:

Some customers may comment about a squeak noise coming from the driver or passenger front seat back when pressure is applied.

CAUSE:

This condition may be caused by the metal to metal contact of the front seat back cushion pad support wire rubbing against the seat back frame cross wire.

CORRECTION:

To correct this condition refer to the service procedure in this bulletin and install new seat back cushion pad support wire which has a plastic coating around the wire.





PARTS REQUIREMENTS

CLAIM INFORMATION:

To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System for C7050 (Cover and/or Pad, Front Seat Back Cushion, Bucket Seat, Passenger - R&R or Replace) and/or C7051 (Cover and/or Pad, Front Seat Back Cushion, Bucket Seat, Driver - R&R or Replace). An "add time" condition is provided to replace the cushion pad support wire.





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