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Fiat 500 Factory Service Manual (2007-2024)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Backrest adjustment noise

Make
Fiat
Model
500 Factory Service Manual
Year
2007–2024
Section
Noise / vibrations › Backrest adjustment noise
Fault diagnosisBackrest adjustment noise

BACKREST ADJUSTMENT NOISE

1.2 8v, 1.3 Multijet, 1.4 16v

Noise during adjustment

Test results
1CHECKS ON POSITIONING OF KNOBAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the knob is correctly positioned in relation to the casingMove on to Step 2Position of knob incorrectCheck correct fitting of tabs securing casing to guide side panel
2CHECKS ON KNOB SEALAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the seal of the knob is correct using the retaining elementsMove on to Step 3Retaining elements broken/distorted.

Replace the knob.

Op. 7045A24 FRONT SEAT BACKREST ANGLE ADJUSTMENT KNOB (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R.

3CHECK ON INTERFERENCE WITH BACKREST PARTSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check for the presence of interference between the joint connecting rod and parts of the backrest.Move on to Step 4Interference between rod and componentsSpace the parts interfering with the joint connecting rod apart.
4CORRECT OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the fault is no longer present.End of diagnosisThe fault persists

Replace the seat frame.

Op. 7045A86

Parts & tools for this job For 2007 Fiat 500

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