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Driver/Passenger Seat Adjuster Rail/Track Noisy (Install Washer)

Subject:Driver and/or Passenger Seat Adjuster Rail/Track Noisy (Install Washer)

Models:1998-99 Cadillac Seville



Condition

Some owners may comment on an excessive noise coming from the driver and/or passenger seat adjuster assembly rail/track when moving the seat assembly forward or rearward.

Correction

The noise may be corrected by installing a washer between the outboard rail of the seat adjuster assembly and the rocker panel.

Repair Procedure


Object Number: 609894  Size: SH
  1. Adjust seat assembly to the full forward position.
  2. Remove outboard and inboard oval seat adjuster bolt cover (1) if installed.
  3. Remove the outboard seat adjuster Torx® bolt.
  4. Loosen the inboard seat adjuster Torx® bolt.
  5. Install/slide washer, P/N 14047726, between the outboard adjuster rail (2) and the rocker panel.
  6. Install the outboard Torx® bolt through the outer adjuster rail and reinforcement bracket, washer and into the rocker panel.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the outboard Torx® bolt to 30 N·m (22 lb ft). Tighten the inboard Torx® bolt to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

  8. Install the oval seat adjuster bolt covers (optional).
  9. Adjust seat assembly to original position.

Parts Information

Part Number

Description

14047726

Washer

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

C6040

RH Adjuster Assembly, Front Seat Power

0.3 hr

C6041

LH Adjuster Assembly, Front Seat Power

0.3 hr

These are unique Labor Operations to be used only with this bulletin. They will not be published in the Labor Time Guide Book.