Seat Cushion/Side Shield - Excessive Gap

NO: 23-71-96

GROUP: Body

DATE: Dec. 6, 1996

SUBJECT:

Gap Between Seat Cushion And Side
Shield - In Full Down Position

MODELS:

1997 - (JX) Sebring Convertible

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

The side shield bracket bends and allows a gap between the side shield and seat cushion.

DIAGNOSIS:





With the seat in the full down position (seat bottom adjusted to it's lowest position), there should be no gap between the side shield and the seat cushion. Figure 1

NOTE:
ALL POWER SEATS WILL HAVE A GAP IF THE POWER SEAT IS ADJUSTED UPWARD FROM THE FULL DOWN POSITION. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE DIAGNOSIS BE PERFORMED IN THE FULL DOWN POSITION.

PARTS REQUIRED:

1 04897164AA Bracket, Side Shield - Left
1 04897165AA Bracket, Side Shield - Right
2 06033532 Screw, .190x16x.625 mm (2 Per Side)

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

This bulletin involves the installation of revised side shield brackets.

1. With the seat in the full down position, remove the lower recliner handle.

2. Remove the 3 screws holding the side shield to the seat frame.

3. Separate the side shield/power seat switch assembly from the seat.

4. Remove the 2 screws holding the side shield bracket to the seat track. The screws and bracket can be discarded.

5. Align the new bracket with the track using the original screw holes as a locator.








6. Mark the location of the new hole in the bracket on the seat riser using the existing screw locations as a guide. Figure 2 & 3

7. Using a 1/8" (3.5 mm) drill bit, drill 1/4" into the seat riser. Vacuum all shavings before proceeding.

8. Install the new bracket using the new screws (P/N 6033532).

9. Insure that the cushion is still in the lowest position and bend the end of the bracket until it is 8 mm away from the seat cushion at its closest point. Figure 3

10. Install the side shield/power seat switch onto the seat. Install the 2 forward screws holding the side shield to the seat frame.

11. Verify that the original condition is now corrected. If a gap is still present, verify that the seat is in the full down position, if not position seat in lowest position and recheck. If the seat is in it's lowest position and the gap is excessive, remove the side shield and repeat steps 9 thru 11 until the gap is corrected.

12. Install the final screw holding the side shield to the rear of the seat frame.

13. Install the lower recliner handle.

14. Repeat for other side if needed.

POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

TIME ALLOWANCE:

Labor Operation No: 23-13-21-92 0.3 Hrs.
Replace Seat Side Shield Bracket (Right Side)

23-13-21-93 0.3 Hrs.
Replace Seat Side Shield Bracket (Left Side)

FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part