Excessive free play in front seat

EXCESSIVE FREE PLAY IN FRONT SEAT

Model

Range Rover

Affected vehicles

All vehicles with ‘6 way’ electric seats from 99MY introduction (XA) to VIN 1A 459560

Date

2001-07-18

Reference

Bulletin 0074, CDS ref L8659bu

Bulletin text

Range Rover

AFFECTED RANGE:

All vehicles with ‘6 way’ electric seats from 99MY introduction (XA) to VIN 1A 459560

PROBLEM:

EXCESSIVE FREE PLAY IN FRONT SEAT The customer complains of fore and aft rocking of the complete seat when accelerating or braking. The condition can occur in either front seat, left or right hand drive.

CAUSE:

Free play within the power operated seat height adjustment mechanism.

ACTION:

Where a customer complaint of excessive seat movement is confirmed, replace the seat cushion height and tilt motor/gearbox assemblies. Refer to PARTS INFORMATION for details of kits containing modified assemblies.

Refer to Workshop Manual repair numbers 78.70.27 Motor - Rise and Fall - Front Seat - Renew and 78.70.29 Motor -Tilt - Front Seat - Renew.

NOTE: Before disconnecting the power supply to the seat, use the seat controls to raise the seat to its highest position and tilt fully forward.

PARTS INFORMATION:

Application HSB000010 - Kit - motors - memory seat HSB000020 - Kit - motors - non memory seat

One kit is required for each seat to be repaired

WARRANTY CLAIMS: Use Complaint Code: 8B6G

Use S.R.O.: 78.70.89/34 Time allowance: 0.60Hrs

Bulletin N o : 0074

Each kit contains: Quantity in kit Motor - height adjust 1 Motor - tilt adjust 1 Roll pins 2 Spring clips 2