Driver's Seat - Popping Noises: Overview
BULLETIN NO.: 00-T40AISSUE DATE: October, 2000
CATEGORY TYPE: Body-12
CATEGORY: Seats
CORPORATION NO.: 00-08-50-008A
SUBJECT:
Pop Noise from Driver's Seat (Replace Seat Adjuster Assembly)
Due to a change in parts requirements, this bulletin has been revised and supersedes bulletin 00-T-40, which should be discarded.
MODELS AFFECTED:
^ 2000 Saturn L-Series vehicles with Power Seat Option (AG1) up to and including YY676327
^ 2000 Saturn L-Series vehicles with Mid Level Option (AG4) up to and including YY676439
CONDITION:
Some customers may comment that the driver's seat makes a popping sound when braking, accelerating, or moving in the seat.
CAUSE:
This condition is caused by clearance in the rivet joint at the seat adjuster.
CORRECTION:
Perform seat noise verification procedure in this bulletin. If seat adjuster needs replacement continue with procedure in this bulletin.
PARTS REQUIREMENTS:
CLAIM INFORMATION:
To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System for C6011 (Adjuster Assembly, Front Seat Manual - R & R or Replace) or C6041 (Adjuster Assembly, Front Seat Power - R & R or Replace), or if another procedure is performed, refer to the appropriate Electronic Labor Time Guide for the correct Labor Operation Code and Time.
Reinstallation of the front seat to the vehicle requires the use of P/N 21485277 - Loctite 242(R) Threadlocker on the seat assembly attaching fasteners. Claim received in the amount of $1.16 ($.89 dealer cost plus 30% parts allowance) for this part will be accepted. It will be necessary to sell this part to the CSO as material using net item code "M". Claims exceeding the total allowable material amount will be returned with return reason 143 - material amount> maximum allowed. The "B" authorization code will not override this return reason.
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