Acura Service Bulletin 00-010
Date: February 28, 2000
Applies To: 1999 Acura 3.5RL – ALL
2000 Acura 3.5RL – From VIN JH4KA…YC000001 through YC006683
Squeak or Crunch From the Driver's Seat
Symptom
The driver’s seat-back may produce squeaking or crunching noises when the occupant moves.
Probable Cause
Seat cushion foam rubs against the seat-back frame, creating noise.
Corrective Action
Cloth tape must be applied to specific areas of the seat-back frame to eliminate rubbing.
Parts Information
Back Cover Clip (3 required): P/N 91566-SP0-003
Required Materials
Scotch Automotive Cloth Tape (3M P/N 021200‑06980) is required. This tape withstands interior temperature extremes. One roll repairs approximately three seat-backs.
Warranty Claim Information
Operation Number: 851007
| Flat Rate Time: | 1.2 hour |
| Failed Part: | 81522-SZ3-A81 |
| Defect Code: | 042 |
| Contention Code: | B07 |
| Template ID: | 00-010A |
| Skill Level: | Repair Technician |
Out-of-warranty repairs may qualify for goodwill consideration with prior approval.
Diagnosis
While seated, the technician moves their shoulders side-to-side. If noise is present, proceed to the repair procedure.
Repair Procedure
- Remove the driver’s seat-back cover (per service manual instructions).
- Remove the foam cushion from the seat-back frame.
- Apply cloth tape to the frame at the locations where rubbing marks appear on the foam.
- Reinstall the foam cushion.
- Reinstall the seat-back cover.
- Install three new back cover clips and reinstall the cover.
Customer Information: This bulletin is intended for trained technicians with proper tools and equipment. Customers should consult an authorized Acura dealer to determine applicability.
