Interior - Seat Easy Entry Feature Is Inoperative

7209-01





Affected Vehicles

Condition
72 09 01 Feb. 26, 2009 2020040

Front Seat(s) - Easy Entry Feature Inoperative, Seat Can Not be Moved Lengthwise

NOTE: DO NOT replace the seat or seat frame for this condition. Seats and seat frames replaced for this condition will be debited.

Technical Background
By simultaneously operating the backrest unlocking and lengthways adjustment (pulling up at 45�) the lever (figure 2, No. 1) of the lengthwise adjustment doesn't grip. If pressure is applied on the lengthwise adjustment lever (at an angle of 45� from top to down), possibly with the foot, the lengthwise adjustment lever (see figure 2, No.1 also fails to grip.

In such a case (illustration 2, red ellipse) the lengthwise unlocking doesn't operate any longer and the seat cannot be moved.

Tip: Figures 1 and 2 show the seat or seat frame removed from vehicle and in an inverted position.








Production Solution
Design modification of seat frame.

Service
Correct position of lengthways adjustment lever





- Remove the seat(s), see Repair Manual Group 72 in ElsaWeb.
- Invert the seat and place on a clean, level, firm surface.
- Remove the plastic slide of the lever (Figure 3, No. 1).





- Press the lever/shaft (Figure 4, in blue) all the way to the left (in direction of the arrows).





- Using a suitable prying tool, carefully bring the adjustment lever (see figure 5, No. 3) (see figure 5, No. 2) in correct position (illustration 1 green ellipse)
- Install the slide (figure 3, No. 1) on the lever.

Check the Seat Rail Lock








- Press down on the lengthwise adjustment lever (figure 6, No. 1) in direction of the arrow. The pins (illustration 7, blue arrows) must fully seat into the left and right seat rails.
- Install seat(s), see Repair Manual Group 72 in ElsaWeb.

Tip: Discuss and demonstrate correct operation of seat Easy Entry Feature with the customer, use owner manual for reference as required.

Warranty








Required Parts and Tools
No Special Parts required.
No Special Tools required.

Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.