Pinpoint Test B: Front Seat Excessive Forward-Rearward Free Play
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- B1: CHECK FRONT SEAT FOR EXCESSIVE FORWARD-REARWARD FREE PLAY WARNING: Before work is carried out, make the air bag supplemental restraint system safe. For additional information, refer to Standard Workshop Practices section of service information.
- Check all accessible front seat frame fixings are installed and to the correct torque.
Are all accessible front seat frame fixings installed and to the correct torque?
YES: Go to B 2.
NO: Install and tighten all accessible front seat frame fixings to correct torque and re-check for excessive free play.
- B2: COMPARE THE FRONT SEAT FORWARD-REARWARD FREE PLAY AGAINST A SIMILAR SEAT
- Compare the front seat forward-rearward free play against a similar seat.
Is the front seat forward-rearward free play excessive when compared to a similar seat?
YES: Go to B 3.
NO: The front seat frame is operating correctly. Submit Electronic Product Quality Report (EPQR) with any further query.
- B3: CHECK REMAINING FRONT SEAT FRAME FIXINGS
- Remove front seat and/or any seat covers/trim to allow access to check remaining front seat frame fixings are all installed and to the correct torque.
Are all remaining front seat frame fixings installed and to the correct torque?
YES: Replace front seat frame. Refer to the relevant section of the service information.
NO: Install and tighten all remaining front seat frame fixings to correct torque and re-check for excessive free play.