2004–2010 Toyota 4Runner Front Seat Squeak Noise
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Some customers may experience a squeak noise due to contact between the seat track locating pin(s) and the ?oor pan location hole(s). The following procedure describes the repair method to correct this condition. 1. Disconnect the negative (–) battery terminal. 2. Remove the plastic front seat track covers, use a Plastic Pry Tool to disengage the claws and carefully remove the plastic seat track covers. NOTE Refer to the appropriate Toyota Repair Manual for each model for detailed instructions on how to remove the plastic seat track covers. 4. Remove the LH front seat assembly. A. Move the seatback to the full upright position. B. Remove the four (4) seat track securing bolts. C. Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the complete seat assembly. 5. Remove the seat track locating pins. A. With the seat removed from the vehicle, tilt the seat assembly backward to gain access to the seat track locating pins. B. Use a power cut-off tool to cut off the two (2) locating pins leaving 2 mm (0.1 in.) or less of each pin. NOTE • Do NOT permit the power cut-off tool to contact the seat track. ONLY cut off the shaft of the pin (near the base of the seat track). • The seat track locating pins’ function is to ease installation during manufacturing and does NOT provide any other function. Figure 5.. 6. Clean and paint bare metal surfaces. A. Remove any metal shavings from the seat track/seat assembly. B. Clean the bare metal surface of the remainder of the seat track locating pin with wax, grease, and silicone remover. C. To prevent corrosion, coat any bare metal surfaces still attached to the seat track with a brush-on type paint. 7. Install LH front seat assembly. A. Place the seat on the cabin ?oor. B. Reconnect all electrical connectors under the seat. C. Install all four (4) seat track retaining bolts (?ngertight). D. Tighten the two (2) front seat track attaching bolts. NOTE The bolt torque speci?cation varies by model. Please refer to the Repair Manual for the correct bolt torque for the model you are working on. E. Tighten the two (2) rear seat track attaching bolts. NOTE The bolt torque speci?cation varies by model. Please refer to the Repair Manual for the correct bolt torque for the model you are working on. F. Reinstall all plastic seat track covers. 8. Repeat steps 1 – 6 for the RH seat assembly. 9. Reconnect the negative (–) battery terminal. 10. Test power seat operation and seat heater (if equipped) for proper operation. 11. Initialize front passenger occupant classi?cation system and re-initialize any other power systems. Refer to the applicable model and model year repair manual initialization procedures. 12. Inspect SRS warning light operation. 13. Test drive vehicle and con?rm that the seat squeak has been eliminated.
Some customers may experience a squeak noise due to contact between the seat track locating pin(s) and the ?oor pan location hole(s). The following procedure describes the repair method to correct this condition. 1. Disconnect the negative (–) battery terminal. 2. Remove the plastic front seat track covers, use a Plastic Pry Tool to disengage the claws and carefully remove the plastic seat track covers. NOTE Refer to the appropriate Toyota Repair Manual for each model for detailed instructions on how to remove the plastic seat track covers. 4. Remove the LH front seat assembly. A. Move the seatback to the full upright position. B. Remove the four (4) seat track securing bolts. C. Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the complete seat assembly. 5. Remove the seat track locating pins. A. With the seat removed from the vehicle, tilt the seat assembly backward to gain access to the seat track locating pins. B. Use a power cut-off tool to cut off the two (2) locating pins leaving 2 mm (0.1 in.) or less of each pin. NOTE • Do NOT permit the power cut-off tool to contact the seat track. ONLY cut off the shaft of the pin (near the base of the seat track). • The seat track locating pins’ function is to ease installation during manufacturing and does NOT provide any other function. Figure 5.. 6. Clean and paint bare metal surfaces. A. Remove any metal shavings from the seat track/seat assembly. B. Clean the bare metal surface of the remainder of the seat track locating pin with wax, grease, and silicone remover. C. To prevent corrosion, coat any bare metal surfaces still attached to the seat track with a brush-on type paint. 7. Install LH front seat assembly. A. Place the seat on the cabin ?oor. B. Reconnect all electrical connectors under the seat. C. Install all four (4) seat track retaining bolts (?ngertight). D. Tighten the two (2) front seat track attaching bolts. NOTE The bolt torque speci?cation varies by model. Please refer to the Repair Manual for the correct bolt torque for the model you are working on. E. Tighten the two (2) rear seat track attaching bolts. NOTE The bolt torque speci?cation varies by model. Please refer to the Repair Manual for the correct bolt torque for the model you are working on. F. Reinstall all plastic seat track covers. 8. Repeat steps 1 – 6 for the RH seat assembly. 9. Reconnect the negative (–) battery terminal. 10. Test power seat operation and seat heater (if equipped) for proper operation. 11. Initialize front passenger occupant classi?cation system and re-initialize any other power systems. Refer to the applicable model and model year repair manual initialization procedures. 12. Inspect SRS warning light operation. 13. Test drive vehicle and con?rm that the seat squeak has been eliminated.
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