Seat Back - Hinge Rattles

Bulletin No.: 039/96
Issued: 08/21/96
Revised:

Category
S

Applicable Model/s
1995 - 96 MX-5
Miata

Subject:
SEAT BACK HINGE RATTLING

AFFECTED MODELS
All 1995 - 96 MX-5 Miata with a VIN of JM1NA353*T0719627 and lower.

DESCRIPTION
A rattle noise may be heard from the seat back hinge. This noise may occur while operating the vehicle on roads that cause an unoccupied seat back to move side to side.

Due to a large axial clearance in the hinge assembly, the noise occurs when the hinge is moved right and left while driving.

To correct this noise, a 2 mm washer is installed during production. Customers complaining of the noise should have the vehicle inspected and if necessary, repaired according to this bulletin.

NOTE:
Service Managers should place a copy of this bulletin in the NVH manual.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE (Seat Unoccupied)

1. Firmly strike the side of the head rest with your hand.

^ If a rattle noise is heard in the lower portion of the seat back, proceed to "Repair Procedure."

^ If no noise is heard, test drive the vehicle and refer to the NVH manual for troubleshooting and repair instructions.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Remove the seat assembly from the vehicle.





2. Remove the screw from the center side hinge.

3. Install the washer into the bushing.

4. Install the screw and tighten.
Tightening Torque: 26 in-lbs. (30 kgf-cm)

5. Install the seat assembly into the vehicle.





PARTS INFORMATION





WARRANTY INFORMATION
(Applies To Verified Customer Complaints On Vehicles Covered Under Normal Warranty. Refer To The SRT Microfiche For Warranty Term Information.)





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