Front Seats - Squeak/Itch Noise Upon Lateral Movement
BULLETIN NO.: 02-T-21ISSUE DATE: April, 2002
CATEGORY TYPE: Body-02
CATEGORY: Seats
CORPORATION NO.: 02-08-50-003
SUBJECT:
Squeak/Itch Noise from Front Seat(s) Upon Turning or Lateral Movement (Install Squeak Reduction Tape to Front Seat Hook)
MODELS AFFECTED:
2002 Saturn VUE vehicles built up to and including VIN 2S817374
CONDITION:
Some customers may comment there is a squeak/itch noise coming from the front seat(s) when moving right or left in the seat. The squeak/itch may also be heard when moving in the seat laterally or exiting the vehicle.
CAUSE:
This condition may be caused by the front seat(s) hook rubbing on the edge of the hole openings in the cross-car beam where the seat is attached.
CORRECTION:
To correct this condition apply squeak reduction tape to seat hooks. Refer to service procedure in this bulletin.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Remove effected front seat from vehicle. refer to "Front Seat" removal procedure in the Seats section of the 2002 VUE Body Removal and Installation Service Manual.
2. Clean surface of seat hook with 50/50 mixture of Isopropyl alcohol and water.
IMPORTANT:
The squeak reduction tape being used is a transparent UHMW-PF (Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) film tape.
3. Cut 4 pieces of 3M(R) Squeak Reduction Tape 3-in. (7.5 cm.) long.
4. Fold each piece of tape in half (lengthwise).
5. Make a cut in the crease created by folding it in half that is equal to half the width of the tape.
6. Slide cut opening of tape down over horizontal edge of seat hook until top of cut opening rests on horizontal edge of seat hook. Push tape to rear until crease in tape contacts vertical portion of seat hook. Secure both halves of the tape to seat hook.
IMPORTANT:
Keep bottom edge of tape parallel with rear horizontal surface of the seat hook.
IMPORTANT:
Illustration shows only 1 of 4 seat hooks (per front seat) completed.
7. Wrap tape around front edge of seat hook so that half of tape is on inboard side and the other half is on the outboard side. Keep bottom edge of tape parallel with rear horizontal surface of the seat hook.
8. Repeat step 3 for remaining 3 hooks on seat.
9. Install effected front seat to vehicle. Refer to "Front Seat" installation procedure in the Seats section of the 2002 VUE Body Removal and Installation Service Manual.
IMPORTANT:
After installing seat, verify tape is still in same location on front hook. The sharp edges of the cross-car beam may cause tape to come out of position.
10. Verify repair.
PARTS REQUIREMENTS:
CLAIM INFORMATION:
To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System for C6790 (Seat Assembly, Front Bucket Seat - R&R Passenger) or C6791 (Seat Assembly, Front Bucket Seat - R&R Driver), refer to the appropriate Electronic Labor Time Guide for the correct time.
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