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Alfa Romeo Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual (2005-2010)23 · Fault diagnosis
23 · Diagnostics

Locking of front backrest when folding

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Seats › Locking of front backrest when folding
Fault diagnosisLocking of front backrest when folding

LOCKING OF FRONT BACKREST WHEN FOLDING

Sliding guides locked, stuck, rattling.

Test results
1BOWDEN CABLE MOUNTING CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the bowden cable for the guide memory is correctly mounted (cable+idler+spring)Move on to Step 2Control cable from regulator/idler spring/outer casing retaining bracket detached, broken

Reattach the cable or replace the control unit

Op. 7045A88 FRONT SEAT BACKREST FOLDING FLEXIBLE CABLES - R.R

2MEMORY UNIT CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the condition of the memory unit checking, in particular, for the presence of foreign elements between the memory guide mechanisms or distortion/breaking of the memory plate toothMove on to Step 3

1. Foreign elements present between the memory guide mechanisms

2. Memory plate tooth and/or kinematic components distorted/broken

1. Release the mechanisms from the elements in between and lubricate the connecting rods/hinges/control shaft

2. Replace the memory guide

Op. 7045A64 FRONT SLIDING SEAT POSITION MECHANICAL MEMORY CONTROL CABLE. (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R.

3CORRECT SEAT FASTENING CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check the following, in order:

- the application of the correct seat tightening cycle to the vehicle floor;

- the correct flatness of the seat fastening bodyshell bracket;

- the correct attachment of the mounting to the element control aerial;

- the presence of distortions to the element;

- the travel of the stem release control

End of diagnosis

1. Incorrect fitting of seat to the floor

2. Flatness not correct

3. Incorrect attachment of the mounting to the element control aerial

4. Presence of distortions to the element

4. Incomplete travel of the stem release control

1. Fit the seat correctly on the floor

2. Place a correct size shim between the guide and the bracket

3. Replace the guide release mounting

3. Reattach the mounting correctly in position

4. Replace the guide

Parts & tools for this job Staging For 2005 Alfa Romeo Brera

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