Front Seat Recline Motor Replacement

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.

Remove the front seat (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove these items:
- Seat-back cover (see FRONT SEAT-BACK COVER REPLACEMENT )
- Lumbar support motor cover (see step 3 under Front Seat Lumbar Support Replacement )
Driver's seat: Disconnect the lumbar support motor connector (A), and remove the wire ties (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Lumbar Support Motor Connector And Wire Ties
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Release the push nut (A) from the motor side end of the connecting rod (B), gently tap on the motor side of the connecting rod to remove it from the recline motor (C) and the both recline adjusters (D).

Fig 2: Identifying Push Nut And Connecting Rod
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Remove the rod cover (E).
Remove the bolt, then remove the recline motor (A).

Fig 3: Recline Motor With Torque Specifications
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Install the motor in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Replace the wire ties you removed with new ones.
- Replace the push nut with a new one. Make sure the push nut is installed correctly.
- Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the mounting bolt before reinstallation.