Interior - Driver's Manual Seat Height Lowers
NUMBER: 12-120-10DATE: 08/09/10
APPLICABILITY:
2008~2010MY Impreza
2009~2010MY Forester
SUBJECT:
Driver's Side Manual Seat
INTRODUCTION
If you encounter a customer complaint that the seat height lowers without driver's operation, there is the possibility that the customer's leg is hitting the seat lifter lever (knob) when exiting the vehicle without their knowledge. The seat lifter lever was modified to prevent that from occurring. The seat lifter lever should only be replaced if you have that type of customer complaint.
COUNTERMEASURE IN PRODUCTION
PART INFORMATION
Countermeasure parts look the same as original part. A change in the indexing of the metal hub insert changes the angle of the seat lever. See photos.
REPAIR PROCEDURE / INFORMATION
1) Remove the center trim cap (SAVE THIS PART AS IT WILL BE RE-USED).
2) Loosen the center bolt.
3) Remove the existing handle and replace with countermeasure part. The new lever will be at an angle closer to the level of plastic seat trim.
4) Tighten the bolt of the new handle and torque to specification.
Tightening torque: 17.6 N.m (1.8 kgf-m 13.0 ft-lb)
5) Install trim cap.
WARRANTY/CLAIM INFORMATION
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period, this repair may be claimed using the table.
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