3022738 - S65 SEATS CREAKING

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

Check that the following are fixed correctly:

  • Of guards;
  • Of seat belt anchorage.
Continue to Step 2Fault in front guard fasteningsRefasten correctly, and refit felt pads if necessary Op.   7045A43 
Fault in rear guard fasteningsRefasten correctly, and refit felt pads if necessary Op.   7045A44 
Seat belt fastening faultRestore the correct fastening Op.   7065A12 
Noise noted during simulationEliminate the interference on the seat lift links
2CHECK ON SEAT SLIDE DEVICEAll OKProblems metOperation

Check the seat runners are properly fastened

  • To the car floor pan
  • To the actual seat.
Also check the guide release bow is sliding efficientlyCheck the bow engagement notches		Continue to Step 3Device fastening faultyReattach the seat runners correctly
Sliding unevenReplace the guides Op.   7045A71 
Bow deformationReplace the deformed bow
Engagement notches wornReplace the guides Op.   7045A71 
3CHECKING SEAT LIFT DEVICE (driver's side only)All OKProblems metOperation
Check the seat lifting device In particular, check that the clearance is not excessiveAlso try to simulate movement during cornering to ensure no fouling is present.
The seat will lift only it someone is sitting in it
Continue to Step 4Clearance excessiveReplace the seat lift device and fastenings Op. 7045A45
FoulingMove fouling parts apart
4CHECK LUMBAR ADJUSTMENT DEVICEAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the lumbar adjustment device In particular, check that the clearance is not excessiveContinue to Step 5Clearance excessiveChange the lumbar adjustment device Op.   7045A38 
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 excessiveContinue to Step 6Clearance excessiveReplace the release lever Op.   7045A71 
6CHECK FOR FOULING BENEATH GUIDESAll OKProblems metOperation
Remove seat Op.   7045A10  and check for fouling against carpet or sound-proofing beneath the guidesContinue to Step 7Fouling presentRemove the fouling and refit the seat correctly Op.   7045A10 
7CHECK LUMBAR ADJUSTMENT DEVICEAll OKProblems metOperation
Remove part of seat upholstery Op.   7045A92 

Verify:

  • connection between Pullmaflex plate and frame;
  • connection between adjustment cables and frame;
  • regulation casing seal.
Continue to Step 8Connections incorrectConnect affected parts correctly
Rivetting incorrectReplace instable rivets
8CHECK CUSHION AND SQUAB FASTENINGSAll OKProblems metOperation
Completely remove seat upholstery Op.   7045A92 

Check that the following are fixed correctly:

  • cushion module to sub-base
  • squab beneath cushion sub-base
Continue to Step 9Bolts loosenedRestore the correct fastening
9CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentFault persistsReplace the seat Op.   7045A10  Search for the fault starting from another symptom'