Cobalt L4-2.4L (2007)
Inspect the two rear seat cushion retaining hooks for a witness mark (1). The hooks may be contacting the bracket. Continue to test drive the vehicle.
If the noise is gone, proceed to the next step. If the noise is still present, determine the source of the noise. Refer to Squeaks and Rattles in SI.
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Use of a screwdriver to release the seat back pin from the seat back pivot retaining bracket (1).
Remove the right and left rear split seat back assemblies from the vehicle. Refer to Split Folding Seat Back Replacement in SI.
Cut ten pieces of 3M(TM) Squeak Reduction Tape, P/N 06356, or equivalent, to 10 mm (0.39 in) width by 30 mm (1.18 in) length.
Install four pieces of the tape to the right rear seat back pivot bracket:
The first piece of tape (1) is located at the twelve o'clock position.
The second piece of tape (2) is located at the four o'clock position.
The third piece of tape (3) is located at the six o'clock position.
