Seat Back - Cannot Be Adjusted By Lower Recliner Handle
NO: 23-26-97GROUP: Body
DATE: May 2, 1997
SUBJECT:
Seat Back Cannot Be Adjusted By Lower Recliner Handle
MODELS:
1996 - 1997 (JX) Sebring Convertible
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The seat back cannot be adjusted by operating the lower recliner handle.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the seat back can not be adjusted by operating the lower recliner handle, but can be adjusted by operating the upper recliner handle perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1 04856864 Recliner, Seat Assembly (Right)
1 04856865 Recliner, Seat Assembly (Left)
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves the replacement of the recliner assembly and routing the recliner cable to a new location.
CAUTION:
THE RECLINER MECHANISM IS UNDER TENSION AND MAY UNWIND DURING REMOVAL. DISMANTLE THE LEAD SCREW IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE SEAT BACK IS SEPARATED FROM THE ASSEMBLY.
1. Remove the seat recliner from the vehicle following the procedure in the 1997 Sebring Convertible Service Manual (Publication No. 81-270-7122) beginning on page 23-13.
NOTE:
WHEN INSTALLING THE RECLINER, THE 2 BOLTS GOING THROUGH THE SEAT FRAME INTO THE RECLINER ARE SELF TAPPING. INSURE THAT THE 2 BOLTS ARE SEATED FLUSH WITH THE RECLINER.
2. Install the seat recliner following the procedure in the 1997 Sebring Convertible Service Manual (Publication No. 81-270-7122) beginning on page 23-14, perform steps 1 through 4.
3. Route the recliner cable in front of the back frame strap (metal strap) at the bottom of the seat back frame, (Illustration).
4. Continue the seat recliner installation given in the 1997 Sebring Convertible Service Manual (Publication No. 81-270-7122) beginning on page 23-14, steps 5 through 7.
NOTE:
BEFORE INSTALLING THE FRONT SEAT BACK, ENSURE THAT THE RECLINER CABLE IS ROUTED IN FRONT OF THE BACK FRAME STRAP (METAL STRAP) AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEAT BACK FRAME.
5. Install the seat back to the lower seat frame following the procedure in the 1997 Sebring Convertible Service Manual (Publication No. 81-270-7122) beginning on page 23-11.
6. Install the seat into the vehicle.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No:
23-13-55-92 Right Side 1.3 Hrs.
23-13-55-93 Left Side 1.3 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part