Noise / creak from the front seat

NOISE / CREAK FROM THE FRONT SEAT

Model

Defender

Affected vehicles

All vehicles in VIN range 1A 600000 to 1A 624000

Date

2001-11-14

Reference

Bulletin 0082, CDS ref L8721bu

Bulletin text

Defender

AFFECTED RANGE:

All vehicles in VIN range 1A 600000 to 1A 624000

PROBLEM:

NOISE / CREAK FROM THE FRONT SEAT When a front seat is moved, a noise / creak can be heard in the cushion to squab area.

CAUSE:

The tension bar on the front seat squab, rubs on the cushion side plate.

ACTION:

Where a complaint of the above is confirmed, follow the rectification procedure below. 1. Remove seat cushion to allow access to the seat squab tension bar. 2. Using a suitable screwdriver, (arrowed ‘A’ in illustration 1), bend the tension bar (arrowed ‘B’ in illustration 1) away from the cushion side plate to create a minimum clearance of 2 mm (arrowed ‘C’ in illustration 1). If needed, bend the side plate slightly to create a clearance. 3. Fold seat forward and back ensuring tension bar is clear of the side plate. 4. Refit seat cushion. 5. Repeat for opposite seat if necessary.

PARTS INFORMATION:

Not applicable

WARRANTY CLAIMS: Use Complaint Code: 8A3K

Use S.R.O.: 78.90.89/27 Time allowance: 0.10 Hrs

Bulletin N o : 0082

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