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

Seats creaking

Make
Fiat
Model
500 Factory Service Manual
Year
2007–2024
Section
Noise / vibrations › Seats creaking
Fault diagnosisSeats creaking

SEATS CREAKING

1.2 8v, 1.3 Multijet, 1.4 16v

Noise / creaking

Test results
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Adjust the backrest by pressing with your hands to identify the sources of the noise coming from the backrest; dismantle the backrest.

Op. 7045D30 FRONT SEAT BACKREST COVER, LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R.

Move on to Step 1Components with interference

Move the interfering parts apart.

If there is interference between the backrest upholstery plastic profile and the metal parts of the backrest, shorten them

1CHECK ON ADJUSTMENT PLATEAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the adjustment plate is not in contact with the backrest frame components.Move on to Step 2Components interfering

Replace the seat frame

Op. 7045A86

2CHECK ON MATCHING OF UPPER AND LOWER CROSSMEMBERS WITH BACKREST SIDESAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the areas where the upper and lower crossmembers are matched with the backrest sides.Move on to Step 3Breaks in the matching areas

Replace the seat frame.

Op. 7045A86

3CHECK ON WHIPLASH MECHANISM ON BACKRESTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check for creakign caused by the whiplash mechanism on the backrest.Move on to Step 4

1. Joint springs creaking

2. Contacts with backrest internal components (frame, etc.).

1. Lubricate the joint springs with grease.

2. Space out the parts in contact.

4CORRECT OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the fault is no longer present.End of diagnosisThe fault persists

Replace the seat frame.

Op. 7045A86

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