Toyota Scion 2004-2007 Front Seat Squeak Noise PDF Manual

1. Disconnect the negative (–) battery terminal.
2. Remove the plastic front seat track covers — Use a screwdriver to disengage the claws and carefully remove the plastic seat track covers.
3. Remove the plastic rear seat track covers — Use the taped screwdriver to disengage the claws and carefully remove the plastic seat track covers.
4. Remove the LH front seat assembly.
A. Move the seatback to the full upright position.
B. Remove the four (4) seat track securing bolts.
C. Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the complete seat assembly.
5. Remove the seat track locating pins.
A. With the seat removed from the vehicle, tilt the seat assembly backward to gain access to the seat track locating pins.
B. Use a power cut-off tool (or equivalent) to cut off the two (2) locating pins leaving 2 mm (0.1 in.) or less of each pin.

6. Clean and paint bare metal surfaces.
A. Remove any metal shavings from the seat track/seat assembly.
B. Clean the bare metal surface of the remainder of the seat track locating pin with wax, grease, and silicone remover.
C. To prevent corrosion, coat any bare metal surfaces still attached to the seat track with a brush-on type paint.
7. Install LH front seat assembly.
A. Place the seat on the cabin floor.
B. Reconnect all electrical connectors under the seat.
C. Install all four (4) seat track retaining bolts (fingertight).

F. Reinstall all plastic seat track covers.
8. Repeat steps 1 – 6 for the RH seat assembly.
9. Reconnect the negative (–) battery terminal.
10. Test power seat operation and seat heater (if equipped) for proper operation.
11. Initialize front passenger occupant classification system and re-initialize any other power systems.
S Refer to TSB No. PD008-05, “Power System Initialization During PDS.”
S Refer to TSB No. PD014-06, “Power System Initialization During PDS.”
12. Inspect SRS warning light operation.
13. Test drive vehicle and confirm that the seat squeak has been eliminated.

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