Head restraint height adjustment not working
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Grande Punto Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2012
- Section
- Seats › Head restraint height adjustment not working
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Fault diagnosisHead restraint height adjustment not working
HEAD RESTRAINT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT NOT WORKING
When the bushes are released and when the head restraint rods are released from the bushes, the head restrain does not stay in position
| Test results | ||||
| 1 | CHECKS ON THE HEAD RESTRAINT RODS | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Check for looseness at the head restraint rods in their housings in the backrest (bushes) | Move on to Step 2 | Plastic bush(es) inserted in the backrest crossmember broken | Replace the bushes Op. 7045B06 GUIDE BUSH FOR FRONT SEAT HEAD RESTRAINT (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R. | |
| 2 | CHECKS ON THE HEAD RESTRAINT BUSHES | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check for looseness/clearance at the head restraint bushes in the area of the backrest crossmember | Move on to Step 3 | Excessive clearance at the bushes | Apply tape to the bushes to eliminate the clearance at the crossmember | |
| 3 | HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT BUTTON CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check that the adjustment button on the head restraint bush is in the correct position | End of diagnosis | Button stuck | Replace the bush Op. 7045B06 GUIDE BUSH FOR FRONT SEAT HEAD RESTRAINT (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R. | |
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