2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Driver's Seat Minor Play Repair TSB

Hyundai has issued Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 24-BD-006H to address a condition affecting the front driver's seat in certain 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 vehicles. Owners may notice minor play or movement in the driver's seat, particularly during acceleration or braking. This bulletin provides a detailed procedure for technicians to resolve the Hyundai Ioniq 5 seat play issue.

The repair involves replacing specific seat track bolts and washers, followed by an initialization of the power seat module. This procedure is specifically for vehicles equipped with power seats and the driver position memory function.

Symptoms

Owners of affected 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 vehicles may experience a noticeable minor play or looseness in the front driver's seat. This movement is typically observed when the vehicle accelerates or brakes.

Important Warnings for Owners

Owners should be aware of several critical points regarding this repair:

• Certified Dealers Only: "IONIQ 5 repairs can only be performed by IONIQ certified dealers." This means you must take your vehicle to an authorized Hyundai dealer that is specifically certified for IONIQ 5 service.
• Specialized Tools: Technicians are instructed to "Do NOT use air or power tools" when removing or installing the seat track bolts. Hand tools are required to prevent damage.
• Specific Bolt Procedure: To ensure proper installation and prevent damage, technicians are advised to "Only remove/install one bolt on one side at a time. Do NOT remove the bolts on both sides at the same time."
• Warranty Claim: If a part is found to be out of warranty during this repair, a Prior Approval request for goodwill consideration must be submitted before performing the work. Also, "Claim is subject to debit if the part is not returned" for incident parts subject to callback.

Repair Procedure Summary

The repair outlined in TSB 24-BD-006H involves a multi-step process to correct the Hyundai Ioniq 5 seat play. Initially, the technician will adjust the driver's seat and disconnect the vehicle's 12V auxiliary battery.

Next, the outer seat shield covers are removed, along with the front driver's seat power switch connector and the headrest. The front and rear seat track mounting bolts are then removed, and the seat connectors are disconnected before the entire driver's seat is removed from the vehicle.

The core of the repair involves replacing the outer and inner special bolts on the front driver's seat track. Technicians must use hand tools for this step and replace only one bolt at a time to maintain alignment. If bolt holes become misaligned, an assistant may need to apply pressure to the seat cushion to realign them.

After replacing the bolts, all components are reinstalled in reverse order. A specific tightening procedure is followed for the front driver's seat bolts, which involves moving the seat to different positions for hand tightening and then full tightening. Finally, the Power Seat Module is initialized using the GDS-M diagnostic tool. This initialization ensures the seat limit positions are correctly set, with conditions requiring the engine to be OFF and ignition ON. All seat functions are then tested to confirm proper operation.

Required Parts

To perform this repair, the following parts are required:

• Special Bolt - Cushion: Part Number 885C0-G1000 (Quantity: 2)
• Special Bolt - Washer: Part Number 88530-G1000 (Quantity: 2)

Warranty Information

This repair is covered under normal warranty conditions. The specific warranty codes are:

• Operation Code: 88530F02
• Operation: Front Seat Track Front Link Bolt and Washer Replacement, and Power Seat Module Initialization
• Operation Time: 0.5 M/H (Man Hours)
• Causal Part: 885C0-G1000
• Nature Code: B13
• Cause Code: ZZ1

Claims should be submitted on the Claim Entry Screen as "Warranty" type. Incident parts are subject to callback through the normal Warranty Technical Center (WTC) parts return process. If any other affected parts are found needing replacement while performing this TSB and are still under warranty, a separate claim should be submitted.

Owner Action

If you own a 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 and experience minor play in the front driver's seat, especially during acceleration or braking, you should contact an IONIQ certified Hyundai dealer. Reference TSB 24-BD-006H when discussing the issue with the service department.

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Source: NHTSA ID: 10252367