Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Seats - Manual Seats Hard to Adjust: Overview

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.