Civic L4-1590cc 1.6L SOHC (VTEC) (1992)
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Seat Back: All Technical Service Bulletins
Seats - Rear Seat Back Won't Unlatch
Bulletin No.
93-014
Model
1992-93
CIVIC
Applicable To
See VEHICLES AFFECTED
File Under
BODY
Rear Seat-back Won't Unlatch
SYMPTOM
The rear seat-back cannot be unlatched with the key or by pulling the loop in the trunk.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The release lever on the latch assembly is bent.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
1992 Civic 4-door: All
1993 Civic 4-door:
Japan-built DX/LX:
thru VIN JHMEG8...PS052997
Japan-built EX:
thru VIN JHMEH9...PS010646
Ohio-built DX/LX: thru VIN 1HGEG8...PL029609
1993 Civic Coupe:
Ohio-built:
thru VIN 1HGEJ....PL027112
Canada-built: thru VIN 2HGEJ2...PH509675
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the rear seat latch assembly with the new assembly listed under PARTS INFORMATION.
1.
Unlatch the rear seat-back and tilt it forward. The release lever on the latch may be bent downward, preventing the seat from unlatching. If so,
push the lever upward while releasing the seat-back.
2.
Remove the trim panel on the front of the rear shelf by squeezing the clips with a pair of pliers.