CTS RWD V8-6.2L SC (2009)
Seat Back: All Technical Service Bulletins
Interior - Creaking Noise From Front Seats
TECHNICAL
Bulletin No.: 09-08-50-010
Date: June 12, 2009
Subject: Creaking Noise From Front Seats When In Reclined Position (Revise Recliner Stop Brackets)
Models:
2008-2009 Cadillac CTS, CTS-V
Built Prior to 04-24-09
Condition
Some customers may comment that the front driver and/or passenger seat(s) creak when in the reclined position. This condition is only experienced when
the seat(s) are reclined and a load is applied to the seat back.
Cause
This condition may be caused by insufficient clearance between the inner and outer recliner stop brackets and the base brackets. These components are
located in the outboard and inboard seat recliner mechanisms located within the seat assembly.
Correction
Use the following procedure to remove the front floor console and seat trim and revise the clearance between the recliner stop brackets and the base
brackets on the inboard and outboard recliners.
1. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement in SI.
2. Partially remove the seat adjuster switch bezel (outer recliner cover trim) by releasing the retaining clips. It is not necessary to completely remove
the switch bezel or to disconnect the wiring harness or seat belt.
3. Remove the inner recliner finish cover. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Inner Recliner Finish Cover Replacement in SI.
4. Lift the seat material that covers the inner and outer recliner components (outer illustrated).
5. Cycle the power recliner function on the seat and observe the recliner stops. The stop will move in an up and down motion as the recliner travels
through its range of operation (outer illustrated).
