Pinpoint Test Q: The Seat Will Not Release/Latch To The Floor Strikers - Second Row 60 Percent and 40 Percent E-Z Entry Seat
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Pinpoint Tests
Pinpoint Test Q: The Seat Will Not Release/Latch to the Floor Strikers - Second Row 60 Percent and 40 Percent E-Z Entry Seat
Normal Operation
When the recliner handle is turned, it releases the outboard recliner. This also turns a gear drive in the outboard recliner, resulting in the recliner release shaft turning in the opposite direction of the recliner handle. When the recliner release shaft is turned, it releases the inboard recliner. This allows the backrest to fold down.
When the backrest is down, there are 2 safeties that prevent the backrest from being positioned upright (vertical) under 2 different conditions. The first condition is if the latch feet are not completely latched around the mounting plate strikers. When this happens, the cable attached to the latch feet assembly outboard latch foot holds the outboard recliner outer lock out lever back, engaging the safety, preventing the backrest from being positioned upright (vertical) and locking in position. The second condition is if the kneeling mechanism is not completely locked in the standing (upright) position. When this happens, the cable attached to the kneeling mechanism inboard leg lever holds the outboard recliner inner lock out lever back, engaging the safety, preventing the backrest from being positioned upright (vertical).
If the backrest is not folded forward and all the way down, the seat will not kneel or go up into the E-Z entry position. The backrest cannot be returned to the upright (vertical) position until the kneeling mechanism is returned to the standing (upright) position and the latch feet assembly is latched to the mounting plate strikers.
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Recliner handle or loose screw
- Outboard recliner
- Cable assembly
- Latch feet retracting link
- Latch feet assembly
- Mounting plate
PINPOINT TEST Q: THE SEAT WILL NOT RELEASE/LATCH TO THE FLOOR STRIKERS - SECOND ROW 60 PERCENT AND 40 PERCENT E-Z ENTRY SEAT
NOTE: Carry out this pinpoint test with the seat in vehicle and all fasteners tightened to specification.
NOTE: The backrest must function correctly before any further testing of the seat can be done.
NOTE: To release the latch feet from the mounting plate strikers and position the seat to the E-Z entry position, the backrest must be folded forward and all the way down. Remove anything between the backrest and cushion that may prevent the backrest from folding all the way down. After folding the backrest forward and down, release the recliner handle or third row strap, then turn the recliner handle or pull the third row strap a second time and lift up on the rear of the seat.
NOTE: 40 percent seat shown, 60 percent similar.
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Q1 CHECK BACKREST FUNCTION
- Cycle the backrest.
- Lower the head restraint by pulling on the strap.
- Turn the recliner handle or pull the third row occupant release strap and fold the backrest forward and down until it lays flat.
- Return the seat backrest to the upright (vertical) position. Make sure the seat backrest is locked in position.
- Does the backrest fold forward and down and can it be returned to lock in the upright (vertical) position?
Yes
If the backrest functions correctly, GO to Q2.
No
If the backrest does not function correctly, GO to Pinpoint Test P. Pinpoint Test P: The Seat Backrest Will Not Fold Down/Fold Upright - Second Row 60 Percent Or 40 Percent E-Z Entry Seat
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Q2 CHECK THE LATCH FEET ASSEMBLY FUNCTION
- NOTE: Remove anything between the backrest and cushion. If the backrest is not down all the way, the safety may not disengage.
- Turn the recliner handle and fold the backrest forward and all the way down.
- NOTE: After folding the backrest forward and down, the recliner handle has to be released and turned a second time before the latch feet assembly will release from the floor strikers.
- Release the recliner handle and turn it a second time to release the latch feet from the floor strikers.
- Push the rear of the seat down with moderate force to latch the seat to the mounting plate strikers. Make sure the seat is latched to the mounting plate strikers by lifting up on the rear of the seat.
- If possible, repeat steps 2 and 3, making sure the function of the seat is repeatable.
- Will the latch feet release from the floor strikers and return to clasp around the mounting plate strikers?
Yes
EXPLAIN to the customer that the backrest must be all the way down and nothing can be between the cushion and backrest before the latch feet assembly will release from the mounting plate strikers and be able to return to clasp around the mounting plate strikers.
No
If the latch feet will not release from the floor strikers, GO to Q3.
If the latch feet will not clasp around the floor strikers, GO to Q8.
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Q3 CHECK THE RECLINER HANDLE
NOTE: If the outboard recliner is binding, it may be the cause of recliner handle damaged. After installing a new recliner handle, use care when checking backrest function as not to damage another recliner handle.
- Make sure the recliner handle square drive is not damaged.
- Make sure the recliner handle screw is tight.
- Is the recliner handle screw loose or is the square drive damaged?
Yes
TIGHTEN the screw or INSTALL a new recliner handle. CHECK the seat for correct operation. If the latch feet still do not release from the floor strikers, GO to Q4.
No
GO to Q4.
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Q4 CHECK THE OUTBOARD RECLINER OUTER LOCK OUT LEVER FUNCTION
- Remove the outboard recliner inboard and outboard covers.
- NOTE: Remove anything between the backrest and cushion that may prevent the backrest from folding all the way down.
- Fold the backrest forward and all the way down.
- NOTICE: Do not pull too hard on the recliner handle. If the outboard recliner is binding, it may cause damage to the recliner handle.
- Turn the recliner handle back and forth and monitor the outboard recliner outer lock out lever.
- Does the outboard recliner outer lock out lever move while actuating the recliner handle back and forth?
Yes
GO to Q5.
No
If the recliner handle moves and the outer lock out lever does not, INSTALL a new outboard recliner. REFER to Seat Recliner - Second Row, 40 Percent E-Z Entry Seat Recliner - Second Row, 40 Percent E-Z Entry or Seat Recliner - Outboard, Second Row, 60 Percent E-Z Entry Seat Recliner - Outboard, Second Row, 60 Percent E-Z Entry. CHECK the seat for correct operation.
If the recliner handle does not move, GO to Q5.
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Q5 CHECK THE OUTBOARD RECLINER LEVER LOCATION
- With the backrest folded forward and all the way down and the recliner handle released, the outboard recliner lever must be positioned away from the post.
- Is the outboard recliner lever in any other position?
Yes
INSTALL a new outboard recliner. REFER to Seat Recliner - Second Row, 40 Percent E-Z Entry Seat Recliner - Second Row, 40 Percent E-Z Entry or Seat Recliner - Outboard, Second Row, 60 Percent E-Z Entry Seat Recliner - Outboard, Second Row, 60 Percent E-Z Entry. CHECK the seat for normal operation.
No
GO to Q6.
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Q6 CHECK THE OUTBOARD LATCH FOOT RELEASE LEVER
- Remove the outboard latch foot cover.
- Make sure the cable assembly casing and anchor (swivel) are attached at the outboard latch foot.
- Turn the recliner handle back and forth and monitor if the cable moves the outboard latch foot release lever at the same time without any delay in movement (movement must be synchronized and simultaneous). There must not be any play (wasted movement) from when the recliner handle is turned to when the cable moves the outboard latch foot release lever.
- When the recliner handle was actuated, did the cable move the outboard latch foot release lever at the same time and without any delay in movement?
Yes
GO to Q7.
No
INSTALL a new cable assembly. CHECK the seat for normal operation.
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Q7 CHECK THE LATCH FEET ASSEMBLY AND CABLE ASSEMBLY
- Remove the latch feet retracting link-to-latch feet assembly bolt and separate the latch feet retracting link from the inboard latch foot.
- Remove the inboard latch foot cover.
- Turn the recliner handle back and forth and monitor if the cable moves the latch feet assembly outboard latch foot release lever, latch feet release bar and inboard latch foot release lever at the same time (movement must be synchronized and simultaneous). There must not be any play (wasted movement) between any of these components. Make sure the latch feet release rod meets flush with the latch feet assembly pivots and the screws are tight. Make sure that the latch feet release rod is free to move and the latch feet assembly is not binding.
- When the recliner handle was actuated, did the cable move the outboard latch foot release lever, latch feet release bar and inboard latch foot release lever at the same time and without any delay in movement?
Yes
INSTALL a new cable assembly. CHECK the seat for normal operation.
No
INSTALL a new latch feet assembly. CHECK the seat for normal operation.
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Q8 CHECK THE OUTBOARD RECLINER
- Make sure the latch feet jaws are not in the closed position. If they are, turn the recliner handle to open the jaws.
- Make sure the latch feet align to the floor strikers.
- Make sure the recliner handle is not stuck in the up or release position.
- Is the recliner handle stuck in the up position?
Yes
INSTALL a new outboard recliner. REFER to Seat Recliner - Second Row, 40 Percent E-Z Entry Seat Recliner - Second Row, 40 Percent E-Z Entry or Seat Recliner - Outboard, Second Row, 60 Percent E-Z Entry Seat Recliner - Outboard, Second Row, 60 Percent E-Z Entry. CHECK the seat for normal operation.
No
INSTALL a new latch feet retracting link, latch feet assembly or mounting plate as necessary. CHECK the seat for normal operation.
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