Front Seat Recline Motor Replacement

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SRS Components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
The driver's seat is shown; the passenger's seat is similar.

Remove the front seat (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove these items:
- Front seat recline cover (see FRONT SEAT RECLINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Seat-back cover/pad (see FRONT SEAT-BACK COVER REPLACEMENT )
Disconnect the recline motor connector (A), and detach the harness clips (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Recline Motor Connector And Harness Clips
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Release the push nut (A) from the motor side end of the connecting rod (B), gently tap on the motor side of the connecting rod to remove it from the recline motor (C) and both recline adjusters (D).

Fig 2: Identifying Motor Side End Of Connecting Rod, Recline Motor And Both Recline Adjusters
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the rod cover (E).
Remove the mounting bolt, then remove the recline motor (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Recline Motor Mounting Bolt With torque Specifications
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Install the motor in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Replace the push nut with a new one, and make sure the push nut is installed correctly.
- Make sure the recline motor harness is routed properly.
- Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the mounting bolt before reinstallation.
- Make sure the motor connector is plugged in properly, and push the harness clip into place securely.
- Check the front seat recline operation.