Second Row Seat Armrest Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Acura MDX, 2008 Acura MDX, and 2007 Acura MDX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers.

Remove the ISO-FIX bracket outer cover (see step 6 on ).
Using a TORX T30 bit, remove the bolt, then remove the washer (A) and wave washer (B).

Fig 1: Second Row Seat Wave Washer And Washer With Torque Specification
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the armrest.
1. Slide the armrest (A) toward the left side of the vehicle.
2. Remove the pivot shaft (B) from the bushings (C) on the passenger's side of the vehicle by pulling up on the armrest, and remove the pivot shaft from the bushing (D) by pulling up on the armrest.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Armrest, Pivot Shaft And Bushings
  Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the armrest (A) and bushings (B).

Fig 3: Identifying Armrest And Bushings
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the armrest in the reverse order of removal, and check if the bushing are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.