Third Row Seat Pivot 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.
The left third row seat is shown; the right third row seat is similar.

Remove the 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 ).
If necessary, remove the screw, then remove the pivot cover (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Pivot Cover And Screw
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Remove the bolts, then remove the seat pivot (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Seat Pivot And Bolts With torque Specification
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Install the pivot in the reverse order of removal.