Interior - Front Seat Track Squeal/Click/Scraping Noises
NUMBER: 23-024-06GROUP: Body
DATE: June 1, 2006
SUBJECT:
Scraping, Clicking Or Squeal Sound From Seat Track
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves applying white lithium grease to the seat tracks for both front seats.
MODELS:
2007 (PM) Caliber
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before March 6, 2006 (MDH 0306XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The seats may make a squeal, clicking or scraping sound when:
i. Stopping and accelerating
ii. Driving around corners
iii. Adjusting the seat
This may be more noticeable at colder ambient temperatures.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the sound is present as described in the symptoms listed above perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
NOTE:
Do not use aerosol spray white lithium grease. This grease is not thick enough.
NOTE:
One tube of grease can treat more than 10 vehicles.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Open door.
2. Slide seat to full back position.
3. Lubricate the seat track (p/n 68003883AA)
a. Squeeze a dab of grease the size of a nickel between the driver side right outboard lower rail and the right outboard upper rail of the seat track (Fig. 1).
b. Squeeze a dab of grease the size of a nickel between the driver side left outboard lower rail and the left outboard upper rail of the seat track (Fig. 1).
4. Move the seat back and forth a few times to distribute the grease along the track.
5. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the passenger seat.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE:
Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.