Interior - R/H Front Seat Back Rattle/Side-Side Movement
Classification: BT05-050AReference: NTB05-092A
Date: November 22, 2005
RIGHT FRONT SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY RATTLES AND EXCESSIVE SIDE-TO-SIDE MOVEMENT
This bulletin has been amended. The Claims Information section has been revised. No other content has been changed. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
APPLIED VEHICLES: 2005-2006 Frontier (D40)
2005-2006 Xterra (N50)
2005-2006 Pathfinder (R51)
2004-2006 Titan (A60)
2004-2006 Armada (TA60)
(Applies ONLY to vehicles with Manual seats W/Fold Flat Feature)
APPLIED VINS: Frontier, Xterra, & Pathfinder: ALL
Titan: vehicles built before 1N6AA06A * 6N507692
Armada: vehicles built before 5N1AA08B * 6N704123
IF YOU CONFIRM
An unoccupied front passenger seat back rattles and moves side-to-side when driving
^ Over speed bumps at 5 mph or above
^ On bumpy roads at 15 mph or above
ACTION
^ Remove the seat from the vehicle.
^ Remove the seat cushion, apply thread locker to 4 existing screws, and reinforce the seat by adding pop rivets.
IMPORTANT:
The purpose of 'ACTIONS" (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 this repair.
PARTS INFORMATION
CLAIMS INFORMATION
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Preparation for seat removal.
^ Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM), section SE, for seat removal information. Make sure to follow all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS.
^ Before disconnecting any SRS connectors:
A. Write down all radio station presets.
B. Disconnect both battery cables (negative cable first).
C. Wait at least 3 minutes after the battery cables are disconnected.
2. Remove the seat from the vehicle.
NOTE:
Place the seat on a clean surface to prevent dirt/and or scuff marks.
3. Remove the seat cushion assembly from the seat by removing the mounting bolt from each corner (see Figure 1).
4. Remove the 4 screws that attach the "synchronization" tube.
5. Apply thread locker to each of the 4 screws that attach the synchronization tube. Use the threadlocker shown in the Parts Information.
6. Reinstall the synchronization tube using the screws with thread locker applied.
Torque screws to:
26.5-35.4 in-lb/3.5 +/- 0.5 Nm.
7. Turn the seat over to reach the bottom surface of the U-brackets. Clamp one U-bracket with narrow nose locking pliers so that it flexes and contacts the synchronization tube as shown in Figure 5.
8. Using a center punch, mark the spot on the bottom surface of the U-bracket 10 mm (7/16 inch) from the each edge and drill a 1/8 inch hole that passes through the U-bracket and the wall of the synchronization tube (see Figure 6).
9. Repeat the procedure on the top surface of the U-bracket.
10. Repeat Steps 7, 8 and 9 on the other end of the synchronization tube.
11. Install an 1/8 inch short steel blind rivet in the 4 holes drilled in Steps 7, 8 and 9. Use a Marson Klik-Fast (SB4-2) 1/8" diameter; 1/8" grip Steel or equivalent blind rivet.
12. Reassemble the seat base, install the seat in the vehicle, attach the battery cables (negative cable last), and reset the radio stations.
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