VUE FWD L4-2.4L Hybrid (2007)
Seat Bottom Frame: Customer Interest
Interior - Front Seat(s) Squeaking/Movement On Turns
Subject:
Squeak/Itch Noise from Front Seat(s) Upon Turning or Lateral Movement (Install Squeak Reduction Tape to Front Seat Hook)
# 02-08-50-003B - (10/02/2006)
Models:
2002-2007 Saturn VUE
This bulletin is being revised to include an additional model year. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 02-08-50-003A (Section 08 - Body &
Accessories).
Condition
Some customers may comment on a squeak/itch noise coming from the front seat(s) when moving right or left in the seat. The squeak/itch may also be
heard when moving in the seat laterally or exiting the vehicle.
Cause
This condition may be caused by the front seat(s) hook rubbing on the edge of the hole openings in the cross-car beam where the seat is attached.
Correction
To correct this condition, apply squeak reduction tape to the seat hooks. Refer to the following service procedure.
Service Procedure
1.
Remove the affected front seat from the vehicle. Refer to "Seat Replacement - Front Bucket" in SI or the appropriate model year Service Manual.
2.
Clean the surface of the seat hook with 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water.
Important:
The squeak reduction tape being used is a transparent UHMW-PE (Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) film tape.
3.
Cut four pieces of 3M(R) Squeak Reduction Tape, each 75 mm (3 in) long.
4.
Fold each piece of tape in half lengthwise).
5.
On each piece of tape, make a cut in the crease (created by folding it in half) that is equal to half the width of the tape.
6.
Slide cut opening of tape down over the horizontal edge of the seat hook until the top of cut opening rests on the horizontal edge of the seat hook.
Push tape to rear until the crease in the tape contacts the vertical portion of the seat hook. Secure both halves of the tape to the seat hook.
Important:
Keep the bottom edge of the tape parallel with the rear horizontal surface of the seat hook.
Important:
The illustration shows only 1 of 4 seat hooks (per front seat) completed.
