Right Second Row 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.
NOTE:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
- Take care not to scratch the body or tear the seat covers.
- Remove the second row seat (see SECOND ROW SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- From under the seat cushion, release the hooks (A) of the back cover carpet from the seat cushion frame, then pull the carpet (B) back.
- Release the wire ties (C) fastening the recline cables (D).
- With seat heater: Disconnect the seat-back heater connector (E) and detach the seat heater connector (F).
- Gently pull out the recline outer cover (A) to detach the clips and to release the hooks (B) of the recline inner cover (C), then remove the cover while releasing the inside edge of the cover from the recline adjuster (D).
- Remove the screw, gently pull out the recline inner cover (A) to detach the clip, then remove it.
- Gently pull out the center outer cover (A) to remove the screw and to release the hooks (B) from the center inner cover (C), then remove the cover while releasing the inside edge of it from the recline adjuster (D).
- Gently pull out the center inner cover (A) to detach the clip, then remove it.
- Remove the nuts. Using a TORX T30 bit, remove the bolts, then remove the seat cushion (A).
- Disconnect the recliner cables (A) and the third row seat access rods (B) on both sides, then remove the cables from the clips (C).
- Using a TORX T40 bit, remove the bolts, then remove the seat-back (A).
- Assemble the seat-back and seat cushion in the reverse order of disassembly, and note these items:
- If the cable clips and the rod fasteners are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Replace any damaged clips with new ones.
- Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.
- Apply multipurpose grease to the moving parts of the seat track.
- Replace the wire ties you removed with new ones.
- Make sure each cable is connected securely.
- With seat heater: Make sure the seat-back heater connector is plugged in properly.