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Squeak Noise from Driver or Passenger Seat Back

Subject:Squeak Noise from Driver or Passenger Seat Back (Install Seat Frame Insulator)

Models:2000 and 2001 S-Series SC2, SL2, and SW2 Models up to and including VIN 1Z229725



Condition

Some customers may comment about a squeak noise coming from the seat back on up level seats (both cloth and leather).

Cause

Front seat back foam may rub against metal frame of seat back.

Correction

Use the following procedure to install seat frame insulator (P/N 21305329) over seat back frame.

Procedures

  1. Remove seat back pad and seat cover.
  2. • For sedans and wagons, refer to "Sedan/Wagon Seat Back Pad and Seat Cover - SL2, SW2" removal procedure in the seats section of the appropriate model year S-Series Body/Electrical (Volume II) service manual.
    • For coupes, refer to "Coupes Seat Back Pad and Seat Cover - SC2" removal procedure in the Seats section of the appropriate model year S-Series Body/Electrical (Volume II) service manual.

    Object Number: 880130  Size: SH
  3. Install seat frame insulator (P/N 21305329) over seat back frame.
  4. Install seat back pad and seat cover.
  5. • For sedans and wagons, refer to "Sedan/Wagon Seat Back Pad and Seat Cover - SL2, SW2" installation procedure in the Seats section of the appropriate model year S-Series Body/Electrical (Volume II) service manual.
    • For coupes, refer to "Coupe Seat Back Pad and Seat Cover - SC installation procedure in the Seats section of the appropriate model year S-Series Body/Electrical (Volume II) service manual.

Parts Requirements:

21305329

Insulator-D Seats Cush Frm

21305329

Insulator-P/Seat Cush Frm

CLAIM INFORMATION:

To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System as follows:

Case Type

Description

Labor Operation Code

Time

VW

Install Insulator to from Seat Back - Passenger Seat

Z4113

0.9 hrs

VW

Install Insulator to Front Seat Back - Driver Seat

Z4114

0.9 hrs