Easy Entry Seats - Inoperable, No Fore and Aft Movement

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Number: 90-390-10

Section: 10



Date: November 1990


Corporate Bulletin No.: 061603


Subject: EASY ENTRY BENCH/BUCKET SEATS INOPERABLE


Model and Year: 1988-90 C/K TRUCKS


TO: ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS


Some C/K vehicles may experience a condition where the easy entry seat becomes inoperable and prevents the seat from sliding fore and aft (see Figure 1). As a result, unnecessary force may be used on the seat adjusting lever in an attempt to free the seat. This force may cause deformation of the seat adjusting lever which is attached to the seat riser.

PROPER SFAT OPERATION


The easy entry seat is designed to allow the customer convenient access to the rear of the vehicle by tilting the seat back forward. This permits the customer to slide the seat for and aft without using the seat adjusting lever. When the customer attempts to return the seat by pushing it rearward and simultaneously using the seat adjusting lever, the inoperable condition may occur.

SERVICE PROCEDURE


For vehicles built prior to the VIN breakpoints listed in this bulletin, this condition can be repaired by removing the memory tab from the seat riser assembly as outlined in the service procedure listed below.

1) Remove seat retaining bolts.

2) Remove seat from vehicle.

3) Remove Easy Entry riser assembly.

4) Remove memory tab from riser assembly by cutting at bend if equipped.

5) Install repaired riser assembly or new riser assembly (Riser assembly should only be replaced if damage to the adjusting lever has occurred.)

6) Test seat for proper operation.

7) Inform customer on proper seat operation.

Important: The cutting area on the memory tab must be smooth to the touch.


For the vehicles built after the VIN breakpoints listed in this bulletin, or vehicles that have been repaired as outlined above, the easy entry feature may still become inoperable. Should this occur the customer should be informed to follow steps 1 and 2 to release the seat.

Step 1 Pull the seat adjusting lever toward the door with the seat back tilted forward, and

push the seat forward.

Step 2 Release the seat adjusting lever, return the seat back to the upright position and

push the seat rearward until it locks into position.

VEHICLES INVOLVED


Vehicles built after the following VIN breakpoints have had the memory tab removed in production.

Fort Wayne

1GCDC14K2LZ193097

Pontiac East

1GCDC14KSLE204682

Oshawa

2GCEC19K6L1317200

SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION


Important: Riser assembly should only be replaced if the seat adjusting lever has been damaged.

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

15606010 Easy entry riser 1 per vehicle
(Paint as required)

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

For vehicles repaired under warranty use:

Labor Operation Number: T7111

Labor Time: .6 hr.

TROUBLE CODE: 92