Recaro seat ticking

[kilobravo]

WD: From a shop manual that Santa brought me last year.

KB

Install the seat track motor and install the new bolts in the sequence shown.
1. Install the rear inboard bolt.
Torque: 21 lb.ft (28 Nm)
2. Install the front inboard bolt.
Torque: 21 lb.ft (28 Nm)
3. Install the rear outboard bolt.
Torque: 21 lb.ft (28 Nm)
4. Install the front outboard bolt.
Torque: 21 lb.ft (28 Nm)

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NOTICE: Do not cross-thread the bolts as they are load bearing. If the bolts are cross-threaded,
a new seat track must be installed.

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[WD Pro]

WD: From a shop manual that Santa brought me last year.

KB

Install the seat track motor and install the new bolts in the sequence shown.
1. Install the rear inboard bolt.
Torque: 21 lb.ft (28 Nm)
2. Install the front inboard bolt.
Torque: 21 lb.ft (28 Nm)
3. Install the rear outboard bolt.
Torque: 21 lb.ft (28 Nm)
4. Install the front outboard bolt.
Torque: 21 lb.ft (28 Nm)

****

NOTICE: Do not cross-thread the bolts as they are load bearing. If the bolts are cross-threaded,
a new seat track must be installed.

Great info - thank you

WD

 

[2ndfloorguy]

WD
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Thanks for the info, I’ll try that

Unfortunately I tried the foam and it didn't seem to help. Turns out the harness underneath the seat cushion is rubbing against the plastic retainer. If you have this ticking noise only when you are sitting in your seat its the electrical tape that's wrapped around the harness that's rubbing on the plastic retainer clip. If you wrap it in foam the noise will be gone.... THANKFULLY.

Anyone have a solution for the rattle that comes from the sliding bin / pocket to the left of the steering wheel?

 

[WD Pro]

I finally got around to removing my drivers seat to remove the base cover (warranty claim) so the seat was fully removed and installed.

This is the info that my dealer printed off the system for me :

I did the above for the four mounting bolts (no Loctite on them as they didn't have it from the factory).

Interestingly those torques are considerably higher than the other info posted above BUT ... Ford also changed the mounting bolts at some point during 2020, see here :

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/front-seat-torx-bolt-size.135488/

So maybe an increased torque value was required to stop the squeak and the increased value then required a more robust tool head to put up with production line demands / longevity expectations ?

Anyhow, it's early days but the squeak that I did have is now gone

I should note that I also removed and re torqued the four M10 Torx T50 bolts that secure the seat back to the base. They had blue thread lock from the factory (which I renewed) and I used the same 47Nm as the M10 seat mounting bolts.

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[Chris2020GT500]

I have the Recaros and do not have the ticking however, I have a small vibration noise on the passenger side door which I only hear when the exhaust is in track mode.

I will pay attention next time I drive my car to listen for any of these noises. Of course, I need to figure out what the small vibration is on the passenger door.

 

[Alex.Envy]

I have the Recaros and do not have the ticking however, I have a small vibration noise on the passenger side door which I only hear when the exhaust is in track mode.

I will pay attention next time I drive my car to listen for any of these noises. Of course, I need to figure out what the small vibration is on the passenger door.

I have one too but it’s only when I don’t have a passenger. Turns out it’s the passenger seat belt bouncing between the seat and the door panel. For some reason the drivers side belt buckle sits higher than the passenger(when not buckled.)

see pictures for difference, left is passenger, right is driver. It rattles more if the passengers has the assistance strip holding the belt.

 

[Chris2020GT500]

I have one too but it’s only when I don’t have a passenger. Turns out it’s the passenger seat belt bouncing between the seat and the door panel. For some reason the drivers side belt buckle sits higher than the passenger(when not buckled.)

see pictures for difference, left is passenger, right is driver. It rattles more if the passengers has the assistance strip holding the belt.

Thank you, I hear the vibration with a passenger as well, it sounds like something small is loose. I am hoping I can track it down, it is not too loud, so I am not too concerned.

 

[Atlas1]

I have this same ticking or clicking noise from the passenger recaro seat in my Mach 1. I’ve narrowed it down I THINK to the seat base. When there is a passenger it’s silent. Without a passenger, unless I’m sitting still at a light it’s making noise. It started at about 500 miles. I can’t push down on the seat hard enough while driving to get it to stop but I’m pretty sure it is coming from the bottom of the seat. I know it’s definitely not the seat belt as I was able to rule that out.

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