900 L4-1985cc 2.0L SOHC (1988)
SUBJECT:
SEAT COVER WEAR ON FRONT SEAT BACKREST
APPLICATION: M87 1/2- 900 MODELS WITH PASSIVE SEAT BELTS
On 900 models with passive seat belts, the backrest covers for the front seats can be subject to wear from the unfinished edge of the seat frame. This
wear occurs at the lower outside edges of the backrest cover (See Figure 1). The seat cover can, even if not worn through, also ride up on the seat frame,
exposing the release lever return spring (See Figure 2).
A protective plastic cover is now available to prevent backrest cover wear and help prevent the cover from riding up on the frame. These guards (two per
seat) should be installed on both front seats whenever a front seat backrest cover is replaced, or when a customer complains of the seat cover riding up.
Parts Required (per seat)
Protective Cover LH
P/N 40 52 734
Protective Cover RH
P/N 40 52 742
Retainer Clip (2 required) P/N 79 71 518
Procedure for Installing Protective Covers on the Seat Frame
NOTE
If the seat cover is being replaced, install the protective covers before the new cover is fitted.
Figure 1.
1.
If the seatback cover is not being replaced, pull up the cover at the lower outside corner so that the frame is exposed (Figure 1). The zipper across
the bottom of the cover may be unzipped to provide greater access.