Campaign - Replace Driver Seat Base Console
FILE: SERVICE:
GROUP 00 OF SERVICE INFORMATION BINDER
PARTS: GROUP I OF INFORMATION _ PARTS & ACCESSORIES BINDER
Campaign No. 2011040001, June 2011
TO: ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS
SUBJECT:
Model 906, Model Years 2010-2011
Replace Drivers Seat Base Console
This Service Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles, has
determined that on certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles the sheet metal that retains the hand brake lever to the seat base console may not be welded to
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specifications. As a result the hand brake lever may detach from the seat base console. In this condition it is not possible for the hand brake to release
by itself. Dealers will replace the drivers seat base at the
next dealer visit.
Prior to performing this Service Campaign:
^ Please check VMI to determine if the vehicle is involved in the Campaign and if it has been previously repaired.
^ Please review the entire Service Campaign bulletin and follow the repair procedure exactly as described.
Please note that Recall and Service Campaigns do not expire and may also be performed on a vehicle with a vehicle status indicator.
Approximately 36 vehicles are affected.
Procedure
1. Disconnect battery ground cable; refer to: WIS: AR54.10-D-0003SD steps 1 and 2 only.
2. Remove drivers seat, refer to WIS: AR91.10-D-1010H.
Note (regarding above WIS instructions):
Disconnect wire connector for seat belt buckle before removing seat from base.
^ Remove driver seat and seat swivel (A, Figure 4) as an assembly.
3. Remove fuse box cover then remove screws (1, Figure 1) securing fuse box to seat base.
4. Remove cover (A, Figure 2) over seat base.
5. Remove screws (A, Figure 1) securing fuse, relay, and control module brackets to seat base (2).
6. Remove hand brake cover (arrow, Figure 2):
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^ Pull cover (arrow) away from hand brake at bottom to unclip from handle.
^ Pull cover up to remove.
7. Remove hand brake lever (8, Figure 3):
^ Remove bolts (9) from seat base (2).
^ Remove harness clip (arrow) from seat base then remove hand brake (8) from seat base (2).
8. Move floor covering to expose rear mounting bolts (7 Figure 3):
If equipped with carpet (arrow, Figure 4), unfasten carpet (arrow) attached to seat base.
Note:
Carpet is attached to seat base with Velcro tape (A, Figure 5).
If equipped with vent (4, Figure 3), remove screws (5) then remove vent (5).
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9. Lift back floor covering (6, Figure 3) near rear mounting bolts then remove bolts (arrows, Figure 5; refer also to 7, Figure 3).
Installation Notes:
^ Affix new Velcro tape (A, Figure 5) to new seat base (if equipped with carpet).
^ Velcro tape is shop supply.
10. Remove bolts (arrows, Figure 6) securing front of seat base to cab floor.
11. Place fuse, relay, and control module brackets (A, Figure 6) into bottom of seat base then remove seat base from vehicle.
12. Install new seat base and reinstall remaining parts in reverse order; torque bolts:
^ Hand brake to seat base: 62 Nm.
^ Seat base to cab floor: 37 Nm.
^ Seat to seat base: 37 Nm.
^ Seat belt to seat: 37 Nm.
Caution!
Ensure proper routing of wiring to prevent pinching of wires under seat base and mounting bolts.
13. Affix new stickers (A, B, Figure 7) to seat base.
14. Reinitialize electrical system as necessary (windows, clock, etc.)
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