Third Row Seat Latch 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:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to bend the seat-back recline cable.
The left third row seat is shown, the right third row seat is similar.

Remove the left third row seat or right third row seat (see THIRD ROW SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the seat-back (see THIRD ROW SEAT DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY ).
Remove the screws securing the seat-back recline lever (see step 3 ).
Remove the back cover (see step 4 ), then release the hooks from behind the seat-back, as needed (see step 5 ).
Remove the screw and release the hook (A), then remove the outer latch cover (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Outer Latch Cover And Hooks
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If necessary, remove the screws, then remove the inner latch cover (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Inner Latch Cover
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Disconnect the seat-back recline cable (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Seat-Back Recline Cable
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Remove the bolts, then remove the latch (A).

Fig 4: Latch And Bolts With Torque Specification
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Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the seat-back recline cable is connected securely.
- Make sure the seat unlatches properly and latches securely.