Noise in rear seat cushion
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2010
- Section
- Noise / vibrations › Noise in rear seat cushion
Fault diagnosisNoise in rear seat cushion
NOISE IN REAR SEAT CUSHION
Noise from seat
| Test results | ||||
| 1 | CHECK CUSHION BASE | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Check for anomalous contacts between the cushion base and the vehicle body | Move on to Step 2 | No soundproof mat beneath base | Restore missing components or add strips of insulating material | |
| 2 | CHECK SPLIT CUSHION HINGES | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check for anomalous contacts/interference on split cushion hinges | Move on to Step 3 | Contac between fixed hinge bolt head and cushion mobile hinge | Replace hinge (or interpose insulating material) | |
| 3 | CHECK FOR NOISE FROM CUSHION HINGES | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check for creaking/squeaking from cushion hinges | End of diagnosis | Creaking and squeaking from cushion hinge | Replace cushion frame | |
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