Rear Seat-back Hinge Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Honda Fit, 2012 Honda Fit, 2011 Honda Fit, 2010 Honda Fit, and 2009 Honda Fit. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
- Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Remove the rear seat assembly (see REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Release the push nut (A) from the pivot pin (B).
- Remove the pivot pin, the pivot collars (C), and the hinge (D) from the seat-back frame (E). An inside hinge of a seat-back frame is shown. The outside hinges are symmetrical.
- Reassemble the hinge in the reverse order of disassembly, and note these items:
- Apply multipurpose grease to the moving portions of the hinge.
- Replace any push nuts you removed with new ones.