Seats - Bottom Cover Looseness

BODY
BO020-99

December 17, 1999

Title:
SEAT COVER LOOSENESS

Models:
"99 Camry & Sienna

Introduction:
On some 1999 Camry front seats and Sienna captain seats, the seat bottom cover may become loose at the front lower J-clip. To correct this condition a change has been made to the way the seat cover is fastened to the seat bottom.





Applicable Vehicles
1999 Camry & Sienna vehicles produced within the VIN ranges.

NOTE:
When working with sheet metal wear Kevlar Gloves to protect your hands.

Warranty Information




Camry





Sienna

Applicable Warranty*:
This repair is covered under the Toyota Basic Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.

* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customers specific complaint.

Repair Procedure





1. For easier repair remove the complete seal assembly.

2. If necessary, remove the manual seat adjuster handle.





3. Bend the locking tabs down.

4. Completely disengage the J-clip from the seat adjuster frame (front area only).





5. Using a screwdriver, bend the frame J-clip retention clips to the front. (Approximately 1.5 mm)

NOTE:
Original Condition: Retention clips are bent to the rear.

NOTE:
With a screwdriver, bend all 5 retention clips 1.5 mm forward.

Repair Procedure






6. Reassemble the seat cushion.





7. Bend the locking tabs over the cushion.

8. After reinstallation of the seat and manual seat adjuster handle (if removed), check the seat cushion retention and seat operation (sit on seat and push cushion down).

9. Tighten the seal mounting screws to the torque specifications in the Repair Manual.