SUBJECT: Front Seat Rattles/Noises
NO: 23-12-94 Rev. B
GROUP: Body
DATE: Nov. 25, 1994
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 23-12-94 REV. A DATED MAY6, 1994 WHICH S D BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. THIS BULLETIN REVISES SEAT BACK PIVOT BOLT TORQUE ON PAGE 6 WHICH IS HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS**.
MODELS: 1995 (PL) Neon
NOTE: ALL REPAIRS ARE DEPENDENT ON VEHICLE BUILD DATES. ANY CONDITIONS NOTED BEYOND THE SPECIFIED BUILD DATES WILL REQUIRE FURTHER DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
A. Squeaking/crunching noise from the front seat back when occupant moves in the seat. NOTE: THIS CONDITION APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 12/7/93 (MDH 12-07-12). THIS BUILD DATE WILL VARY BY TRIM/COLOR.

B. Front passenger seat back rattles when seat is unoccupied and vehicle is driven over rough road surfaces. NOTE: THIS CONDITION APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 12/20/93 (MDH 12-20-20).

C. Front seat adjuster lift bar rattles upon release of bar after lifting or rattles while driving. Most noticeable over rough road surfaces. NOTE: THIS CONDITION APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO1/18/94, (MDH 01-18-10).
PARTS REQUIRED:

( SYMPTOM A):
AR JK88PD5 Rt. Ft. Seat Back Assembly (Base Quartz, Trim Code B5SD)*
AR JF71PD5 Left Ft. Seat Back Assembly (Base Quartz, Trim Code B5SD)*
* Up To Vehicle Build Date Of 120608.
AR JK82PD5 Rt. Ft. Seat Back Assembly (Highline Quartz, Trim Code H7SD)*
AR JK77PD5 Left Ft. Seat Back Assembly (Highline Quartz, Trim Code H7SD)*
* Up To Vehicle Build Date Of 120114.
AR JK82PF6 Rt. Ft. Seat Back Assembly (Highline Driftwood, Trim Code H7FF)*
AR JK77PF6 Left Ft. Seat Back Assembly(Highline Driftwood, Trim Code H7FF)*
* Up To Vehicle Build Date Of 120610.
AR JK74PS6 Rt. Ft. Seat Back Assembly (Sport Quartz, Trim Code N7SD)*
AR JK73PS6 Left Ft. Seat Back Assembly (Sport Quartz, Trim Code N7SD)*
* Up To Vehicle Build Date Of 120618.
AR JK74PF8 Rt. Ft. Seat Back Assembly (Sport Driftwood, Trim Code N7FF)*
AR JK73PF8 Left Ft. Seat Back Assembly (Sport Driftwood, Trim Code N7FF)*
* Up To Vehicle Build Date Of 112921.
AR JK74PF5 Rt. Ft. Seat Back Assembly (Sport Driftwood, Trim Code N7FF)*
AR JK73PF5 Left Ft. Seat Back Assembly (Sport Driftwood, Trim Code N7FF)*
* On Or After Vehicle Build Date Of 112921.

(SYMPTOM b):
1 4778087 Pivot Bolt

(SYMPTOM C):
AR 4778048 Adjuster-Right Front Seat Outboard
AR 4778049 Adjuster-Right Front Seat Inboard
AR 4778046 Adjuster-Left Front Seat Outboard
AR 4778047 Adjuster-Left Front Seat Inboard
AR 34201197 Pop Rivet (1 Per Seat)
AR 6100840 Push Nut (2 Per Seat)

 

FRONT SEAT ATTACHMENT BOLT TORQUE

Recliner-to-Seat Cushion Bolts (2) 250 +/- 50 in. lbs. (28 +/- 6 Nm)
Recliner-to-Seat Back Frame Bolts (2) 250 +/- 50 in. lbs. (28 +/- 6 Nm)
** Seat Back Pivot Bolt (1) ** ** 115 +/- 9 in lbs. (13 +/- 1 Nm) **
Seat Track-to-Cushion Frame Bolt- Inboard (1) 250 +/- 50 in. lbs. (28 +/- 6 Nm)
Seat Track-to-Cushion Frame Bolt- Front (2) 105 +/- 20 in. lbs. (12 +/- 2 Nm)
Seat Belt Attachment Bolt (1) 350 +/- 75 in. lbs. (40 +/- 8 Nm)
Side Shield Attachment Bolt (2) 21 +/- 3 in. lbs. (2 Nm)
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
SYMPTOM A - Squeaking/crunching noise from the front seat back when occupant moves in the seat. This condition is especially noticeable at the top of the seat back when leaning toward the inboard or outboard sides of the seat. Verify condition for both front seats. Proceed with the repair procedure.

(SYMPTOM B):
Using an open end wrench, remove the inboard pivot bolt on passenger seat and replace it with P/N 4778087 (See illustration).
NOTE: LAY A PIE x OF MATERIAL OVER THE CENTER CONSOLE ADJACENT TO THE PIVOT BOLT TO PROTECT THE CONSOLE FROM MARRING DURING BOLT REMOVAL.

(SYMPTOM C):

This bulletin involves replacing both seat adjusters on one or both front seats (See illustration).

1. Remove the seat from the vehicle as outlined in the 1995 Neon Service Manual (Publication No. 81-270-5025), Page 23-24. With the seat assembly removed from the vehicle, proceed with steps 2-8.
2. Remove the side shield covering the recliner mechanism.
3. Remove the seat belt buckle from the inboard seat adjuster.
4. Remove the seat back from the cushion and adjuster assembly by removing the two bolts attaching the recliner to the outboard seat track and the inboard pivot bolt.
NOTE: IF THIS SEAT BACK EXHIBITS THE CONDITION DISCUSSED IN SYMPTOM A, PROCEED TO SYMPTOM A REPAIR PROCEDURE BEFORE REINSTALLING THE SEAT ASSEMBLY IN THE VEHICLE.
5. Remove both inboard and outboard push nuts from the adjuster liftbar.
6. Using a 1/8" drill bit, drill out and remove the inboard rivet from the adjuster lift bar.
7. Remove the inboard seat track to cushion frame bolt and both front seat tracks to cushion frame bolts and remove the adjuster tracks from the frame.
8. Install the revised adjusters, as called out in the Parts Required section, to the seat assembly by reversing steps 2-7. Refer to chart for attachment bolt torques.
NOTE 1: ONLY ONE RIVET IS TO BE INSTALLED ON THE ADJUSTER LIFT BAR ON THE INBOARD/SEAT BELT BUCKLE SIDE. ALSO, BOTH INBOARD AND OUTBOARD ADJUSTERS MUST BE REPLACED ON EACH AFFECTED SEAT.
NOTE 2: IF THIS IS THE PASSENGER SEAT AND SYMPTOM B IS ALSO INVOLVED, PROCEED TO SYMPTOM B REPAIR PROCEDURE BEFORE REINSTALLING THE SEAT ASSEMBLY IN THE VEHICLE.
9. Reinstall the seat(s) in the vehicle.
POLICY:Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.