Civic HX Coupe L4-1668cc 1.7L SOHC (VTEC-E) MFI (2001)
Seat Back: Customer Interest
Interior - Rear Seat Back Lock Hard to Turn
02-009
February 26, 2002
Applies To: 2001 Civic Coupe - ALL
2002 Civic Coupe - From VIN 1HGEM....2L000001 thru 1HGEM....2L008000
Rear Seat-Back Lock Is Hard to Turn
SYMPTOM
The rear seat-back lock is hard to turn, or it won't turn at all.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The left lock rod is too long.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the lock rod.
PARTS INFORMATION
Lock Rod: P/N 82620-S5P-999, H/C 7080708
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
Operation Number:
853103
Flat Rate Time:
0.2 hour
Failed Part:
P/N 82620-S5P-AO1
H/C 6597660
Detect Code:
030
Contention Code:
B01
Template ID:
02-009A
Skill Level:
Repair Technician
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.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1.
Open the trunk.
2.
Pull the left rear seat handle to release the seatback.
3.
Rotate the lock rod clip; remove and discard the lock rod.
4.
Install the new lock rod listed under PARTS INFORMATION.
5.
Reinstall the lock rod clip.
6.
Lock and unlock the seat-back 3 or 4 times to make sure the lock works well.