Interior - Front Seat Fore/Aft Rocking
No: 76/01/02/NAS
Ref:
98
Issue: 1
Date: 02/22/02
Front Seat "Rock"
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Range Rover (LP) XA410287 - 1A459560
SITUATION:
EXCESSIVE FREE PLAY IN FRONT SEAT
The customer complains of fore and aft "rocking" of the complete seat during acceleration or braking.
The condition can occur on either the LH or RH seat. Free play within the power operated seat height adjustment mechanism may be determined to
be the cause.
RESOLUTION:
REPLACE SEAT CUSHION MOTOR/GEARBOX ASSEMBLIES
Where a customer complaint of excessive seat movement is confirmed, replace the seat cushion height and tilt motor/gearbox assemblies.
PARTS INFORMATION:
HSB000010 Kit - memory seat motors Qty 1
^ NPN Roll pin Qty 2 included in kit
^ NPN Spring clip Qty 2 included in kit
WARRANTY CLAIMS:
78.70.89/34 Time 0.60 hrs.
Exchange seat assembly motors
FAULT CODE: G
Normal warranty policy and procedures apply.
Material allowance is included in labor operation.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
REPLACE SEAT MOTORS
WARNING:
Refer to the WSM section covering SRS and observe the cautions and warnings there before removing the seat from the vehicle.
NOTE:
Before disconnecting the power supply to the seat, use the seat controls to raise the seat to its highest position and tilt fully forward.
1. Remove affected seat from the vehicle.
2. Refer to Workshop Manual section 78.70.29 and replace front seat tilt motor (Figure 1 "A").
3. Refer to Workshop Manual section 78.70.27 and replace the front seat rise-and-fall motor (Figure 1 "B").
4. Install the repaired seat and confirm proper seat operation.
