3233178 - S65 SEATS CREAKING

When the car is moving, especially on rough ground or during acceleration or braking, there is noise from the one of the front seats.
Results of the tests
1CHECKING GUARD AND CONTROL FASTENINGSAll OKProblems metOperation

Check that the following are fixed correctly:

  • of external guards
  • of seat squab and lumbar adjustment knob
  • of seat belt anchorage
Continue to Step 2 External guard fastenings faulty Refasten correctly and refit the felt pads if necessary Op.   7045A43 
Internal guard fastenings faulty Repair the fastenings and refit the felt pads if necessary Op.   7045A44 
Seat squab adjustment knob fastenings faulty Repair the fastening and refit the felt pads if necessary Op.   7045A24 
Squab adjustment knob fastenings faulty Refasten correctly and refi the felt pads if necessary Op.   7045A25 
2CHECKING SEAT RUNNER ATTACHMENTSAll OKProblems metOperation

Check the seat runners are properly fastened

  • to the car floor pan
  • to the seat
Continue to Step 3 Device fastening faulty Reattach the seat runners correctly Op.   7045A23 
3CHECKING SEAT LIFT DEVICE (driver's side only)All OKProblems metOperation
Check the seat lifting device In particular, check clearance is not excessive
The seat will lift only it someone is sitting in it
Continue to Step 4 Excessive clearance Replace the seat lift device and fastenings Op.   7045A60 
4CHECKING SEAT SQUAB RECLINE DEVICEAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the seat squab recline device In particular, check that the clearance is not excessive Continue to Step 5 Clearance excessive Replace the seat squab recline device Op.   7045A24 
5CHECK SEAT SLIDE RELEASE LEVERAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the release lever for longitudinal adjustment of the seat. In particular, check that the clearance is not excessive Continue to Step 6 Excessive clearance Replace the release lever Op.   7045A29 
6CHECK CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
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