Third Row Seat Latch 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.

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to bend the seat-back recline cable.
The left third row seat is shown, the right third row seat is similar.

Remove the left third row seat or right third row seat (see THIRD ROW SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the seat-back (see THIRD ROW SEAT DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY ).
Remove the screws securing the seat-back recline lever (see step 3 under Third Row Seat-Back Recline Lever Replacement ).
Remove the back cover (see step 4 under Third Row Seat-Back Recline Lever Replacement ), then release the hooks from behind the seat-back, as needed (see step 7 under Third Row Seat Cover Replacement ).
Remove the screw and release the hook (A), then remove the outer latch cover (B).

Fig 1: Removing Outer Latch Cover
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If necessary, remove the screws, then remove the inner latch cover (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Inner Latch Cover And Screws
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Disconnect the seat-back recline cable (A).

Fig 3: Disconnecting Seat-Back Recline Cable
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Remove the bolts, then remove the latch (A).

Fig 4: Latch Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the seat-back recline cable is connected securely.
- Make sure the seat unlatches properly and latches securely.