Interior - Front Seat Clicks When Sliding/Won't Slide

06-031

June 9, 2006

Applies To:
2006 Civic - See VEHICLES AFFECTED

Front Seat Clicks When Sliding or Does Not Slide

SYMPTOM

A seat clicks when you slide it forward or backward, or it won't slide.





VEHICLES AFFECTED

PROBABLE CAUSE

The slide bar is bent or disconnected.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the slide bar.





PARTS INFORMATION





WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty: The normal warranty applies.

Failed Part: P/N 81526-SNA-A12
H/C 8240111

Defect Code: 00401

Symptom Code: 03220

Skill Level: Repair Technician

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

DIAGNOSIS

Sit in the front seat, pull up on the slide bar, and slide the seat all the way forward and backward. Do this with both front seats. If either seat makes a ratchet-type clicking noise or doesn't move, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

NOTE:
Wear gloves to protect your hands from possible sharp edges.

1. Remove the seat.

^ Refer to page 20-162 of the 2006 Civic Service Manual, or

^ Online, enter keyword FRONT SEAT, then select Front Seat Removal/Installation from the list.

2. Lay the seat on a table.

NOTE:
Lay a towel or blanket under the seat to protect it from scratches or damage.

3. Pull up on the slide bar, then try to slide the seat frame forward and backward:

^ If the frame makes a clicking noise while moving, go to step 6.

^ If the seat sticks, or does not slide, go to step 4.





4. Passenger's seat (2-door models equipped with walk-in lever): Press the walk-in lever at the back of the seat, and slide the seat frame fully back (seat is fully forward).

All driver's seats and remaining passenger's seats:

Determine which seat rail is locking up by pulling back on the slide bar, then sliding each rail independently.

5. Slide the seat fully forward:

^ Place the seat upright.

^ If the outboard (next to the door) rail is locked up, remove the recline cover.

^ On the driver's seat, adjust the seat height to its highest position.

^ Release the locking mechanism:

- Locate the hole on top of the jammed rail above the locking mechanism.

- Release the spring-activated lock by inserting the short end of a 6-mm Allen wrench in the hole.





- While pressing down on the locking mechanism, use your other hand to pull back on the slide bar, and slide the seat fully forward.





6. Lay the seat down on its back cover. Remove the slide bar by gently tapping up on each side of it with a dead blow hammer or rubber mallet.

NOTE:
Do not use a regular hammer.





7. Install the new slide bar:

^ Make sure the mounting ends are aligned with the rail locks.

^ Use your thumb to hold the release bar to the rail lock.

^ Gently tap the release bar to set it in place.

^ Repeat on the opposite side of the slide bar.

8. Press the slide bar, and make sure both rails move freely and quietly.

9. Reinstall the seat. Test the seat movement.





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