XJ-Super V8 (X308) V8-4.0L SC (AJ27) (2002)
Technical Service Bulletin # 501-48
Date: 020201
Front Passenger Seat - Rattles When Unoccupied
501-48
DATE
02/02
V8 XJ Series
MODEL
1998 MY-ON
V8 XJ Series
VIN
812256-ON
Rattle From Unoccupied Front Seat -
Change Pretensioner Bungee Cords -
Repair Procedure
Issue:
Owners of some 1998 MY-ON V8 XJ Series vehicles may complain of a passenger seat that rattles when unoccupied. A revised pretensioner bungee
cord can be installed to reduce the tendency to rattle.
This service fix should not be applied to seat frames that have been selected to have a higher sliding effort and have been identified with an orange
sticker on the rear of the slide motor.
Action:
In case of a customer complaint of seat rattling on a 1998 MY-ON V8 XJ Series.
To replace the pretensioner bungee cords, follow the Workshop Procedure.
Parts Information:
Warranty Information:
Workshop Procedure
1.
Open luggage compartment.
2.
Remove passenger front seat. (See Workshop Manual, JTIS CD ROM section 501-10, SRO 76.70.01).
Note:
Prior to removing the seat from the vehicle, ensure that the seat (seat slide) is in the fully rearward position and the height riser (seat) is in its
highest position.
3.
Disconnect vehicle battery. (See Workshop Manual, JTIS CD ROM section 414-01, SRO 86.15.19-1998-99 MY).
Warning:
After the battery has been disconnected, wait for one minute for the air bag system to disarm.
4.
Undo and remove seat slide assembly securing bolts.
5.
Displace and remove seatbelt anchor brackets.