Driver's seat

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Acura MDX, 2012 Acura MDX, 2011 Acura MDX, and 2010 Acura MDX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to bend the cable.
Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers.

Remove the seat-back cover (see FRONT SEAT-BACK COVER REPLACEMENT ).
Release both lower springs (A) from inside the seat-back. Release the lumbar support from both upper springs (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Both Lower Springs And Inside Seat-Back
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Release the hooks (A), then remove the lumbar support motor cover (B).

Fig 2: Removing Lumbar Support Motor Cover
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Disconnect the power lumbar support motor connector (A) and remove the nuts, then remove the lumbar support (B).

Fig 3: Power Lumbar Support Motor Connector With Torque Specifications
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Install the lumbar support in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the connector is plugged in properly, and the cable is connected securely.
- To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat-back cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the hook strips.
- Replace the back panel clips with new ones.