Front Seat Back Cover - Abnormal Wear/Cuts
BULLETIN NO.: 00-T-38ISSUE DATE: July, 2000
CATEGORY TYPE: Body-10
CATEGORY: Seats
CORPORATION NO.: 00-08-50-007
SUBJECT:
Abnormal Wear or Cut on Inboard Edge of Seat Back Cover
(Install Plastic Strip to Inboard Edge of Seat Frame)
MODELS AFFECTED:
1996-2001 S-Series SC1, SL, SL1, and SW1 Models
CONDITION:
Some customers may comment about abnormal wear or a cut on the inboard edge of the driver or passenger seat back cover.
CAUSE:
Metal seat back frame is cutting through the seat back cover foam and may be wearing or cutting through seat back cover fabric.
CORRECTION:
Use the following procedure to install seat back cushion pad fastener (P/N 21045354) on inboard edge of seat back frame.
PROCEDURE:
1. Remove the seat back cover from seat back frame.
^ On 2000 and 2001 models, refer to "Seat Back Pad/Seat Back Cover Assembly - Driver Seat and Passenger Seat - SC1/SL/SL1/SW1" removal procedure in the Seats section of the appropriate model year S-Series Body/Electrical (Volume II) service manual.
^ On 1996-1999 models, refer to "Seat Back Pad/Seat Back Cover Assembly - Driver Seat and Passenger Seat - SC1/SL/SL1/SW1" it, removal procedure in the Vehicle Interior Systems (BDVI) section of the appropriate model year S-Series Body/Repair service manual.
2. Install plastic seat back cushion pad fastener strip on inboard edge of seat frame.
3. Install new seat back cover to the seat back frame.
^ On 2000 and 2001 models, refer to "Seat Back Pad/Seat Back Cover Assembly - Driver Seat and Passenger Seat - SC1/SL/SL1/SW1" installation procedure in the Seats section of the appropriate model year S-Series Body/Electrical (Volume II) service manual.
^ On 1996-1999 models, refer to "Seat Back Pad/Seat Back Cover Assembly - Driver Seat and Passenger Seat - SC1/SL/SL1/SW1" installation procedure in the Vehicle Interior Systems (BDVI) section of the appropriate model year S-Series Body/Repair service manual.
PARTS REQUIREMENTS:
CLAIM INFORMATION:
To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System as shown.
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