CX-7 AWD L4-2.3L Turbo (2008)
Seat Cover: Customer Interest
Interior - Leather Seat Squeaking Noises
Bulletin No: 09-062/09
Last Issued: 10/23/2009
Subject:
SQUEAKING NOISE FROM LEATHER SEATS
APPLICABLE MODEL(S) / VINS
2006-2010 MX-5 (with leather interior)
2004-2010 RX-8 (with leather interior)
2004-2010 MAZDA3 (with leather interior)
2006-2010 MAZDA5 (with leather interior)
2003-2010 MAZDA6 (with leather interior)
2007-2010 CX-7 (with leather interior)
2007-2010 CX-9 (with leather interior)
DESCRIPTION
Some vehicles may exhibit a squeaking noise coming from the leather seats. This noise may be caused by the leather seat surfaces contacting each other.
Customers having these concerns should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Verify customer complaint.
2. Apply masking tape around surface areas A, B, C & D where silicone grease will be applied.
^ Area A - Center console and cushion contact each other (front seat).
^ Area B - Cushion and seatback contact each other (front seat).
^ Area C - Seatback and trunk contact each other (rear seat).
^ Area D - Cushion and seatback contact each other (rear seat).
CAUTION:
^ Do not spray silicone grease inside vehicle cabin because it could cause electrical problems.
^ Do not spray silicone grease onto electrical parts of the seat or the switch inside the seat belt.
^ Silicone grease can be difficult to remove once it is applied. Do not allow silicone grease on the carpet.
