Honda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Seat Latch: All Technical Service Bulletins
Rear Seat Back - Lock is Hard to Turn

98-060

August 11, 1998

Applies To: 1998 Accord - 4-door

Rear Seat-back Lock Is Hard to Turn

SYMPTOM

The rear seat-back lock is hard to turn.

PROBABLE CAUSE

Not enough lubrication on the rear seat-back latch.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Remove the rear seat-back latch, lubricate it, and reinstall it.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

White Lithium Grease (aerosol):

P/N 08732-0005, H/C 2963718
(Each can of grease will repair about 25 vehicles.)

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty: 
The normal warranty applies.

Operation number:

853301

Flat rate time:

0.3 hour

Failed part:

P/N 82220-S84-A01
H/C 5450945

Defect code:

079

Contention code:

B99