XJ (X350) V8-4.2L (2005)
Seat Latch: Customer Interest
Interior - Front Passenger Seat Noise While Driving
XJ501-14
DATE
03/05
XJ range
MODEL
2004 MY-ON
XJ range
VIN
00001-ON
Unoccupied Front Passenger Seat Noise -
Recliner Mechanism Missing Anti-Rattle Clip -
Repair Procedure
Issue:
This Technical Bulletin has been issued to address customer concerns of a noise from the front passenger seat recliner mechanism.
Cause:
Omission of the anti-rattle clip on the front passenger seat recliner mechanism.
Action:
To install a new anti-rattle clip to the front passenger seat recliner mechanism, follow the Service Instruction outlined below.
Note:
Ensure the passenger seat backrest is in the upright position.
1.
Remove the front passenger seat (see Global Technical Reference GTR Workshop Manual, section 501-10).
2.
Remove the front passenger seat backrest rear cover (see Global Technical Reference GTR Workshop Manual, section 501-10).
3.
Displace the front seat backrest cover from both sides of the backrest frame.
Working on one side of the seat:
4.
Reposition the front seat backrest cover and detach the recliner mechanism tension spring (Illustration 1).
5.
Apply suitable grease to the bottom channels of the anti-rattle clip.