Pinpoint Test B: Front Seat Excessive Forward-Rearward Free Play

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TEST CONDITIONS

DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS

B1: CHECK FRONT SEAT FOR EXCESSIVE FORWARD-REARWARD FREE PLAY
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1. 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 B2.
- 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
1. 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 B3.
- 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
1. 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 service information.
- No : Install and tighten all remaining front seat frame fixings to correct torque and re-check for excessive free play.