Abnormal Wear or Cut on Inboard Edge of Seat Back Cover #00-T-38 - (Dec 19, 2002)

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Abnormal Wear or Cut on Inboard Edge of Seat Back Cover (Install Plastic Strip to Inboard Edge of Seat Frame.

1996-2001 S-Series SC1, SL1, and SW1 Models

Condition

Some customers may comment about abnormal wear or a cut on inboard edge of the driver or passenger seat back cover.

Cause

Metal seat back frame is cutting through the seat back cover foam and may be wearing or cutting through seat back cover fabric.

Correction

Use following procedure to install seat back cushion pad fastener (P/N 21045354) on inboard edge of seat frame.

Procedure

Remove the seat back cover from seat back frame.

On 2000 and 2001 models, refer to "Seat Back Pad/Seat Back Cover Assembly -- Driver Seat and Passenger Seat -- SC1/SL/SL1/SW1" removal procedure in the Seats section of the appropriate model year S-Series Body/Electrical (Volume II) service manual.
On 1996 -- 1999 models, refer, to "Seat Back Pad/Seat Back Cover Assembly - Driver Seat and Passenger Seat -- SC1/SL/SL1/SW1" removal procedure in the Vehicle Interior System (BDVI) section of the appropriate model year S-Series Body/Repair service manual.

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Install plastic seat back cushion pad fastener strip on inboard edge of seat frame.
Install new seat back cover to the seat back frame.

On 2000 and 2001 models, refer to "Seat Back Pad/Seat Back Cover Assembly -- Driver Seat and Passenger Seat -- SC1/SL/SL1/SW1" removal procedure in the Seats section of the appropriate model year S-Series Body/Electrical (Volume II) service manual.
On 1996-1999 models, refer to "Seat Back Pad/Seat Back Cover Assembly -- Driver Seat and Passenger Seat -- SC1/SL/SL1/SW1" installation procedure in the Vehicle Interior Systems (BDVI) section of the appropriate model year S-Series Body/Repair service manual.

Parts Requirements:

21045354	Strip-P&D/Seat Bk Cush Pad Fstn
*	Cover Asm-P/Seat Bk
*	Cover Asm-D/Seat Bk
*Refer to the S-Series Parts and Illustration Catalog for the appropriate model year and color seat back cover.

CLAIM INFORMATION

To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System as follows:

Case Type	Description	Labor Operation Code	Timer
VW	Install Seat Cushion Pad Fastener Strip - Passenger Seat	Z4108	0.8 hrs
VW	Install Seat Cushion Pad Fastener Strip - Driver Seat	Z4109	0.8 hrs

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