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(TA852-1007) Squeaking noise from front seat

TECHNICAL ADVICE - Quick information for your help
Bulletin Nbr: TA852-1007
Date: ........... June 2010
Market: All
Squeaking noise from front seat

VEHICLES CONCERNED

Saab 9-3 SS/SC M08 - M10 up to A1610379.

BACKGROUND

Squeaking noise from the seat chassis on electrically operated front seats.

CONDITIONS

The noise comes from the riveted joints and torsion spring bushings.

ACTION

To solve this issue please follow the steps below. It is very important that the 2 bushings and the 4 joints are lubricated for the best possible result.

Take care when lubricating not to spill any of the lubricant on carpets or seat covers.

The recommended lubricant can be ordered direct from the supplier Kluber GB Ltd

Please send your order to sales@uk.klueber.com

QUIETSCH-EX SPRAY 1 x 250 ML

Note: This lubricant will be available as a spare part from Saab during the second half of this year but in the interim please order directly from the supplier.

PLEASE NOTE THAT NO CLAIMS FOR REPLACED SEAT FRAMES WILL BE ACCEPTED BY WARRANTY IF THIS TECHNICAL ADVICE IS NOT FOLLOWED FIRST.

Affected areas shown below


Lubricate rivet joints as shown.


Use a mirror to see torsion bushing - lubricate.


Lubricate Mounting.


To be able to grease the inner bushing remove the cover under the air outlet.


1. Disassemble the two screws for the side cover.

2. The bushing is clearly visible to spray the grease.


3. Remove the plastic cover under the air outlet


4. Lubricate outer bushing then reassemble all parts in reverse order


5. Test seat to ensure noise has gone before returning vehicle to customer