Accord Sedan V6-2.7L SOHC (24 Valve) (1996)
Technical Service Bulletin # 97-016
Date: 970428
Seats - Manual Seats Hard to Adjust
97-016
April 28, 1997
Applies To:
1994-97 Accord - ALL
Manually Adjustable Seats Hard to Release
SYMPTOM
The seat track release lever on a manually adjustable driver's or passenger's seat is hard to operate.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The inner seat track is not in alignment with the outer seat track.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Adjust the seat tracks first. If the symptom does not improve, then realign the inner seat track to the outer seat track with shims.
PARTS INFORMATION
Washer-bolt, 10 x 25 mm:
P/N 93405-10025-08, H/C 2811651
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
Failed part:
P/N 81270-SV1-A02
H/C 4363370
Defect code:
030
Contention code:
B99
Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager or your Zone Office. You
must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.
Adjusting the Seat Tracks
1.
Remove the three seat track end covers, then loosen the four seat track mounting bolts.
2.
Move the seat to the rearmost position on both track rails.