FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Seats

SEATS
When isolating seat noises it's important to note the position the seat is in and the load placed on the seat when the noise is present.

These conditions should be duplicated when verifying and isolating the
cause of the noise. Causes of seat noise include:

1. Headrest rods and holders
2. A squeak between the seat pad cushion and frame
3. The rear seat back lock and bracket

These noises can be isolated by moving or pressing on the suspect components while duplicating the conditions under which the noise occurs. Most of these incidents can be repaired by repositioning the component and applying urethane tape to the contact area.