SEAT BODY NOISE - FILLER PANEL SLAP, ADD NEW SPRING

SUBJECT: SEAT FILLER PANEL SLAP

MODELS: 1983-91 S/T 2 DOOR UTILITY VEHICLES AND 1991 S/T 4 DOOR UTILITY VEHICLES

Some 1983-1990 2 door and 1991 4 door utility vehicles may experience a rear seat filler panel slap against the seat back during acceleration and deceleration.

This condition results from insufficient torque spring tension and may be more evident on the 4 door utility vehicle because of the increased height of the filler panel.

To repair this condition it is necessary to add an additional torque rod spring part number 14058084. The resulting tension from the two springs will prevent the filler panel from pivoting/slapping. No special installation procedures are required, as the change does not alter the normal operation or installation of the filler panel.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Remove outer nuts (Figure 1). 2. Untighten center nut. 3. Fold down filler panel and remove center bolt. 4. Raise filler panel. 5. Add second torque rod spring by laying on top of existing spring. 6. Lower the panel. 7. Start the center nut. 8. Raise panel and tighten center nut. 9. Install and tighten outer nuts.

IMPORTANT

Remove center torque rod bolt when the filler panel is in the down position.

SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION

Part Number Description Diameter ----------- ----------- -------- 14058084 Torque Rod 3.Omm

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

For vehicles repaired under warranty use:

Labor Operation: T7106 Labor Time: .2 hr.

Labor Operation is coded to base vehicle coverage in the warranty system.

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