Seat Back - Rattle
NUMBER: 23-044-00GROUP: Body
DATE: December 15, 2000
SUBJECT:
Seat Back Rattle
OVERVIEW
This bulletin involves replacement of both front seat back pivot bolts and bushings on vehicles built prior to 07-14-00 (MDH 0714XX).
MODELS:
2001 (PL) Neon
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The front seat back may rattle due to extra shoulder length on the seat back pivot bolt.
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
THIS REPAIR IS COMPATIBLE WITH DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S MOBILE SERVICE PROGRAM AND DOES NOT REQUIRE HOISTS OR OTHER FULL SERVICE FACILITY SPECIAL EQUIPMENT.
1. Using the procedures provided under the Service Information tab of MDS2, or the information on page 23 - 107 of the 2001 Neon Service Manual (Publication No. 81-270-1025), remove either of the front seats.
2. Remove the seat back pivot bolt (using a 10 mm socket/wrench) (Fig. 1).
NOTE:
IF NECESSARY, MOVE THE SEAT BACK SIDE FACING TRIM AWAY FROM THE BOLT AREA ENOUGH TO ALLOW ACCESS TO THE BOLT HEAD.
3. Remove the rubber bushing that surrounded the bolt (Fig. 2).
4. Install the new bushing (p/n 04680045). Be sure to orient the bushing with the smaller diameter lip toward the center of the seat, and the larger diameter lip toward the pivot bolt head/washer (Fig. 3).
5. Install the new pivot bolt (p/n 05017780AA) and tighten to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.) torque.
6. Install the seat per the procedures provided under the Service Information tab of MDS2, or the information on page 23 - 107 of the 2001 Neon Service Manual (Publication No. 81-270-1025).
NOTE:
THIS PROCEDURE MUST BE COMPLETED ON BOTH FRONT SEATS.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE: