S15/T15 Jimmy 2WD V6-4.3L VIN W (1998)
Power Seat Drive Gear: Customer Interest
Interior - Power Seat Inoperative
File In Section: 08 - Body and Accessories
Bulletin No.: 04-08-50-017
Date: September, 2004
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Power Seat Inoperative Fore/Aft After Being Moved All The Way Rearward
(Install C-Spacer)
Models:
1998-2002 Chevrolet Blazer
1998-2002 GMC Jimmy
Condition
Some customers may comment that the power seat becomes inoperative after being moved all the way rearward.
Cause
The gear train that controls the fore/aft movement of the driver seat may lock up/bind when the seat is moved fully rearward.
Correction
Unbind the gear train and install a C-spacer on the outboard side of the power track using the following procedure.
1.
Adjust the seat so both the front and rear verticals are in the full-up position.
2.
Remove the side trim panel from the seat. Disconnect the switches from the panel so that the panel can be removed completely.
3.
Remove the panel from the front of the seat in order to gain access to the track.
4.
Loosen the inboard side (furthest away from the door) of the track to un-bind the track.
5.
Insert a flat screwdriver between the upper rail and the transmission and GENTLY force it down.
Important:
If the track still does not operate, place the screwdriver between the upper and lower rails and GENTLY force it towards the side. Or, place the
screwdriver between the lower rail and the transmission and GENTLY force it up.
6.
Once the track is free, move the track forward until it is in the MID position.
