Interior - Seats Shake/Make Noise When Braking
Bulletin No: 09-025/12Last Issued:07/06/2012
Subject:
SEAT SHAKES BACK AND FORTH / MAKES NOISE WHEN BRAKING
BULLETIN NOTE
*^ This bulletin supersedes the previous bulletin 09-061/09 issued on 10/23/09. The APPLICABLE MODELS(S)/VINS, REPAIR PROCEDURE and PART(S) INFORMATION have been revised.
^ Changes are noted by change bar and asterisks.*
APPLICABLE MODEL(S) / VINS
*2004-2011 RX-8
2004-2009 MAZDA3
2006-2013 MAZDA5
2003-2008 MAZDA6
2007-2012 CX-7
2007-2013 CX-9*
DESCRIPTION
Some vehicles may exhibit a seat that shakes back and forth and is noisy during braking.
Customers having these concerns should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Verify customer complaint and that seat is pantograph type seat lifter (A).
2. Install three (3) springs to the back of the seat cushion seat pan (C) and pipe frame (B).
RX-8, Mazda5 & Mazda6:
NOTE:
The shape of the spring varies depending on the seat type.
NOTE:
The hooks of this type of spring vary depending on which side the hooks fit to.
*CX-7:
NOTE:
The hooks of this type of spring vary depending on which side the hooks fit to.*
3. Verify repair.
PART(S) INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION
NOTE:
^ This warranty information applies only to verified customer complaints on vehicles eligible for warranty repair.
^ This repair will be covered under Mazdas New Vehicle Limited Warranty term.
^ Additional diagnostic time cannot be claimed for this repair.
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