Pinpoint Test C: Front Seat Forward-Rearward Movement Noisy
- C1: COMPARE FRONT SEAT FORWARD-REARWARD MOVEMENT NOISE TO OTHER FRONT SEAT 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.
- C2: COMPARE FRONT SEAT FORWARD-REARWARD MOVEMENT NOISE TO FRONT SEAT IN OTHER VEHICLE
- Compare the front seat forward-rearward movement noise to front seat in other vehicle.
Is the front seat forward-rearward movement noise excessive when compared to front seat in other vehicle?
YES: Go to C 3.
NO: The front seat frame is operating correctly. Submit Electronic Product Quality Report (EPQR) with any further query.
- C3: CHECK FOR DEBRIS OBSTRUCTING SEAT MOVEMENT
- Check for debris obstructing seat movement.
Is the front seat forward-rearward movement obstructed by debris?
YES: Remove obstruction and re-check for noisy forward-rearward seat movement.
NO: Go to C 4.
- C4: RE-ALIGN FRONT SEAT FRAME
- Loosen front seat frame fixings.
- Set ignition status to 'ON'.
- Using the front seat switch pack drive the front seat fully forward then fully rearward.
- Tighten front seat frame fixings to the correct torque.
- Re-check for noisy seat movement.
Is the front seat forward-rearward movement still noisy?
YES: Go to C 5.
NO: The front seat frame is now operating correctly.
- C5: CHECK FRONT SEAT FORWARD-REARWARD SEAT MOTOR DRIVE BAR
- Check front seat drive bar for correct installation and condition.
Is the front seat drive bar correctly installed and in a serviceable condition?
YES: Replace front seat forward-rearward seat motor. Refer to relevant section of service information.
NO: Correctly install front seat forward-rearward seat motor drive bar, or replace if required.