Rear Seat-back Latch Replacement

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
The left seat-back is shown; the right seat-back is similar.

While pulling the latch lever (A), remove the screw, then remove the latch cover (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Latch Cover Screw
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Remove the screws (A) and detach the clips (B), then remove the striker hole cover (C).

Fig 2: Identifying Striker Hole Cover Screws And Clips
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Remove the bolts securing the seat-back latch (A).

Fig 3: Seat-Back Latch Bolts With Torque Specification
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Carefully pull out the seat-back latch (A) out through the striker hole (B) in the seat-back cover. Rotate the latch as shown and disconnect the latch lever rod (C), then remove the latch.

Fig 4: Identifying Seat-Back Latch
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Release the pivot pins (A) of the latch lever (B) from the seat-back frame (C), then remove the lever with the latch lever rod (D).

Fig 5: Identifying Latch Lever Rod
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Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.
- Make sure the latch lever rod is connected securely.
- Push the clips into place securely.
- Make sure the seat-back locks in two positions securely and unlocks properly.