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Front Seat Back - Squeaking Noise

NO: 23-24-94
GROUP: Body
DATE: Mar. 11, 1994

SUBJECT:
Front Seat Back Squeak Noise

MODELS:
1994 (AS) Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

Front seat squeaks where the seat back meets the seat cushion. The squeak may be experienced while reclining the seat back or while driving the vehicle. The squeak may be caused by the pivot bolt.

DIAGNOSIS:

With the seat back in the full upright position, apply fore and aft pressure to the top of the seat back. If a squeaking noise is heard at the seat back pivot area, perform the repair procedure.

PARTS REQUIRED:

AR 4318084 Mopar Lock Lubricant

REPAIR PROCEDURE:





This bulletin involves lubricating the front seat back pivot bolt.

1. Remove the seat side shield.

2. Apply Mopar Lock Lubricant (P/N 4318084) to the pivot bolt. Use care to prevent soiling the seat upholstery.

3. Apply fore and aft pressure to the top of the seat back to verify the lubricant has reached the squeaking area. Reapply lubricant as necessary.

4. Reinstall the seat side shield.

5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the other side, if necessary.

POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No: 23-20-32-90 0.3 Hrs.

FAILURE CODE: CX - Squeaks