Interior - Driver's Seat Arm Rest Loose

Classification: BT08-038

Reference: ITB09-005

Date: January 15, 2009

FRONT DRIVER SEAT ARMREST LOOSE

APPLIED VEHICLES:
2004-2009 QX56 (JA60)

IF YOU CONFIRM

The front driver seat armrest is loose.

ACTION

Remove bolt and apply Permatex(R) Threadlocker Blue or equivalent to bolt threads.





PARTS INFORMATION





CLAIMS INFORMATION

IMPORTANT:
The purpose of "ACTION" (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire Service Procedure as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing the repair.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. a. Move the driver seat to the full rearward position.

b. Fully recline the driver seatback.





2. Remove plastic bolt cover located on the side of the armrest.





3. Remove bolt and armrest assembly.





4. a. Push the insert out of the armrest as shown in Figure 3 using a suitable tool.





b. Remove the insert as shown in Figure 4.





5. Inspect nylon insert for wear or damage.

^ Replace the insert if any wear or damage is found.





6. Apply Permatex(R) Threadlocker Blue or equivalent to the threads on the bolt.

7. Reinstall insert, bolt and armrest assembly in reverse order of removal.

^ Bolt torque: 20 Nm (2 kg-m, 15 lb-ft)