Seats - Rear Seat Won't Fold Up
06-088December 12, 2006
Applies To:
2002-06 CR-V - ALL
Rear Seat Won't Fold Up
SYMPTOM
The rear seat lock won't release and allow the seat to fold up.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Misalignment of the seat tracks.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Realign the rear seat tracks.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
Operation Number: 8530A1
Flat Rate Time: 0.2 hour
Failed Part: P/N 81136-S9A-A42
H/C 7978885
Defect Code: 03214
Symptom Code: 01201
Template ID: 06-088A
Skill Level: Repair Technician
Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.
DIAGNOSIS
1. Pull up on the slide bar, and slide the rear seat all the way back.
2. Pull up on the release lever located on the outside of the seat-back, and fold the seat-back forward.
3. Pull on the release strap located under the seat cushion back edge, and unlock the seat from the floor.
^ If the seat unlocks from the floor and folds up, the vehicle is okay at this time. Return the vehicle to the customer.
^ If the seat does not release easily, or does not release, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Push the rear seat backwards as far as it will go. You may have to push hard on the left and right sides of the seat to securely latch both seat rails in their rearmost position.
2. Remove the headrest and fold the seat-back forward.
3. Using the release strap, unlock the seat from the floor.
4. Tilt the seat forward, and remove the rear seat track (front and rear) end covers.
5. Loosen all four (front and rear) mounting bolts.
6. Have an assistant tilt the rear seat forward and back several times, then hold the seat at a 45 degree angle.
7. Make sure the bolt is centered in the bracket, then torque the rear mounting bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb-ft).
8. Have your assistant tilt the seat to its most forward position, then torque the front mounting bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb-ft).
9. Tilt the seat back and latch it in place.
10. Confirm the repair by using the release strap to unlock the seat from the floor.
11. Reinstall the seat track end covers.
NOTE:
Advise the customer to always use the fastening straps to secure the seat when leaving it in a folded up position. If the seat is left unsecured, it may inadvertently drop and misalign the rear seat rails.
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