Service Procedure

FIGURE 1 - FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY:

A. LEFT FRONT SEAT REMOVAL (Refer to Figure 1)

1. Remove seat adjuster trim cover retaining screws and trim covers.

2. Remove four (4) seat adjuster-to-floor pan anchor bar nuts and remove seat assembly from car.

3. Remove carpet retainer trim from bottom of door opening.

4. Remove front kick panel.

5. Remove seat belt (shoulder belt) anchor bolt.

6. Lift and roll carpet back to expose the left front outboard floor pan anchor bar stud.

7. Examine floor pan anchor bar at stud location and determine condition of stud to anchor bar attachment.

^ If stud is loose, i.e. can be rotated in anchor bar or if stud is beginning to tear or has torn away from anchor bar, proceed to Part B, Step 1 of this service procedure.

^ If stud attachment to anchor bar is secure, proceed to Part C, Step 1 of this service procedure. (Small cracks in anchor bar sheet metal at stud location are acceptable if stud will not rotate when seat adjuster-to-floor pan anchor bar nut is tightened).

B. ANCHOR BAR STUD LOOSE

1. Remove stud from floor pan anchor bar. Stud removal can be accomplished by using a 1/4" drill bit and drilling through any anchor bar sheet metal still attached to stud head. To prevent
SERVICE PROCEDURE drilling into the stud head, drill through anchor bar sheet metal approximately 1/2" from stud center. Care must be taken not to damage threads on stud.

2. Using a bench grinder, grind off jagged edges of sheet metal on stud head. It is not necessary to remove the sheet metal remaining on the inside (thread side) of stud head.

3. From underside of reinforcement bracket, place stud through hole and tack weld stud to bracket. (Purpose of weld is to keep stud from rotating when seat adjuster-to-floor pan anchor bar nut is tightened).

4. Position reinforcement bracket (sloped end inboard) on top of floor pan anchor bar. Head on the stud should be positioned into the hole left in anchor bar where stud was removed. Be sure underside of reinforcement bracket evenly contacts top surface of anchor bar.

5. With reinforcement bracket correctly positioned on top of anchor bar, drill four (4) 3/16" holes in top of anchor bar using the pre-drilled holes in reinforcement bracket as a guide.

6. Proceed to Part C, Step 3 of this service procedure.

C. ANCHOR BAR STUD SECURE

1. Place reinforcement bracket (sloped end inboard) over anchor bar stud and allow bracket to self-locate on top of anchor bar. Be sure underside of reinforcement bracket evenly contacts top surface of anchor bar.

2. With reinforcement bracket correctly positioned on top of anchor bar, drill four (4) 3/16" holes in top of anchor bar using the pre-drilled holes in reinforcement bracket as a guide.

3. To secure reinforcement bracket to anchor bar, install and fasten four (4) 3/16" x 1/2" rivets in drilled holes.

4. Repeat drilling and rivet installation procedure for the remaining six (6) holes (3 each side) in the reinforcement bracket. Using a magnet, remove and dispose of metal shavings left from drilling operation.

5. To reassemble, reverse Steps 1 through 5 in Part A of this procedure. Tighten seat adjuster to floor pan anchor bar nuts to 24 N-m (18 lbs.ft). When reinstalling seat belt anchor bolt, be sure belt is not twisted. Tighten seat belt anchor bolt to 42 N-m (31 lbs.ft.).

6. Check seat adjuster for proper operation.

7. Install Campaign Identification Label.

CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL:

CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL

Each vehicle corrected in accordance with the instructions outlined in this Product Campaign Bulletin will require a "Campaign Identification Label." Each label provides a space to include the five digit dealer code of the dealer performing the campaign service. This information may be inserted with a typewriter or ballpoint pen.
Each "Campaign Identification Label" is to be located on the radiator core support in an area which will be visible when the vehicle is brought in for periodic servicing by the owner.

Apply "Campaign Identification Label" only on a clean dry surface.