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# Abnormal Wear or Cut on Inboard Edge of Seat Back Cover

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

Models: | 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

1. 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.

2. Install plastic seat back cushion pad fastener strip on inboard edge of seat frame.
3. 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