Backrest adjustment noise
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 159 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2011
- Section
- Noise / vibrations › Backrest adjustment noise
Fault diagnosisBackrest adjustment noise
BACKREST ADJUSTMENT NOISE
Noise during adjustment
| 1 | CHECKS ON POSITIONING OF KNOB | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Check that the knob is correctly positioned in relation to the casing | Move on to Step 2 | Position of knob incorrect | Loosen and retighten the side cover to torque and reposition the knob correctly. | |
| 2 | CHECKS ON KNOB SEAL | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
| Check that the seal of the knob is correct using the retaining elements | Move on to Step 3 | Retaining elements broken/distorted. | Replace the knob Op. 7045A24 FRONT SEAT BACKREST ANGLE ADJUSTMENT KNOB (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R. | |
| 3 | CHECK ON INTERFERENCE WITH BACKREST PARTS | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
| Check for the presence of interference between the joint connecting rod and parts of the backrest. | Move on to Step 4 | Interference between rod and components | Space the parts interfering with the joint connecting rod apart. | |
| 4 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
| Check that the fault is no longer present. | End of diagnosis | The fault persists | Replace the seat frame |
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