145 - MiTo   1.4 16v TJet   FRONT SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HARDENING   O016   


 

 

 

Test results

 

1

 

CHECK ON OPERATION OF RATCHET

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check the condition of the fastening of the lever to the height adjustment device (ratchet)

 

Move on to Step 2

 

Lever and/or ratchet retaining elements broken

 

Replace the lever and/or attachment element (fixing bolt)

 

2

 

CHECK ON CONDITION OF RATCHET MOUNTING SYSTEM

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check the condition of the seat lifting ratchet attachment system

 

Move on to Step 3

 

Ratchet loose (fastening elements to seat frame)

 

Retighten the ratchet to the frame correctly

 

3

 

SEAT LIFTING LEVER CONTACTS CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check with the user that there is no "thigh/lever" contact when getting in/out of the vehicle

 

Move on to Step 4

 

Presence of contact

 

Notify the customer that this is not a seat lifting defect

 

4

 

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT DEVICE CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check the condition of the height adjustment device (ratchet) checking for the presence of looseness/clearance

 

Move on to Step 5

 

Presence of looseness/clearance

 

Replace the seat lifting ratchet

 Op. 7045A56 DRIVER'S SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT DEVICE CONTROL LEVER - R.R

 

5

 

GEAR SYSTEM MATCHING CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check that the gear system is correctly matched

 

Move on to Step 6

 

Matching not correct, presence of clearance/interference

 

Remove the ratchet (removing the housing) and refit correctly

 

6

 

CONNECTING ROD HINGE PIN MATCHING CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check that the connecting rod hinge pins are correctly matched (clearance/seizing)

 

Move on to Step 7

 

Matching not correct

 

Replace the seat lifting assembly

 Op. 7045A36 DRIVER'S SEAT MANUAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT DEVICE - R.R

 

7

 

CHECK ON OPERATION OF TORSION BAR/BUSH

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check the operation/condition of the torsion bar/bush

 

End of diagnosis

 

Torsion bar detached/loose/broken

 

Replace the seat lifting assembly

 Op. 7045A36 DRIVER'S SEAT MANUAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT DEVICE - R.R

seat lifting lever loose, detached, loss of position, seat lifting "hard" during operation / unsoldered.