POPPING NOISE AT FRONT SEAT ADJUSTERS (INSTALL NEW CLIP)

SUBJECT: POPPING NOISE AT FRONT SEAT ADJUSTERS (INSTALL NEW CLIP)

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1993 BUICK "B" MODELS AND CADILLAC "D" MODELS

APPLICATION:

----------- 1993 Buick Roadmaster Limited B-Car and Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham D-Car

CONDITION:

--------- Some owner's may comment on an objectionable popping noise from the right and/or left front seat adjusters.

CAUSE:

----- Above normal play in the scissor arm attaching studs of the adjuster assembly.

CORRECTION:

---------- Install a 1/2" "E" clip P/N 9418771 on the stud shoulder side of each scissor arm attaching stud. There are two scissor arm attaching studs per seat. (See Figure 1.)

This procedure should be performed on both driver and passenger seat if owner comments are received.

For vehicles repaired under warranty use:

Labour Time: 0.2 Hr. To Install four "E" Clips per Vehicle

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