Third Row Seat Latch Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Pilot, 2010 Honda Pilot, and 2009 Honda Pilot. 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 these items:
- Third row seat cushion (see THIRD ROW SEAT DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY )
- Third row seat back cover (see THIRD ROW SEAT COVER REPLACEMENT )
- Third row seat recline lever (see THIRD ROW SEAT-BACK RECLINE LEVER REPLACEMENT )
Remove the TORX screws from the recline outer cover (A).

Fig 1: View Of Recline Outer Cover
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Remove the recline outer cover (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Recline Outer Cover
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Detach the clip (A), then disconnect the seat-back recline cable (B).

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

Fig 4: Latch Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Inner latch cover removal

If necessary, remove the TORX screw, then remove the inner latch cover (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Inner Latch Cover
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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.