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Interior - Passenger's Seat Will Not Slide

06-038

June 24, 2006

Applies To:
2007 Fit - From VIN JHMGD3...75000001 thru JHMGD3...75012042

Passenger's Seat Does Not Slide

SYMPTOM

The front passenger's seat does not slide when using the lower adjuster lever.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The slide cable detached from the lower adjuster lever at the cable end.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Install a lock pin to secure the cable to the lower adjuster lever.

PARTS INFORMATION

Lock Pin:
P/N 46911-S70-003, H/C 5634324

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

Operation Number: 8520A2

Flat Rate Time: 0.4 hours

Failed Part: P/N 81136-SLN-A02
H/C: 8327801

Defect Code: 07801

Symptom Code: 08201

Template ID: 06-038A

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.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Remove the center console.

^ Refer to page 20-71 of the 2007 Fit Service Manual, or

^ Online, enter keyword CONSOLE, then select Center Console Removal/Installation from the list.





2. Release the hooks from the left side of the seat.





3. Release the hooks from the underside of the seat cushion.





4. Lift up the seat cushion, and move it out of the way.

5. Reattach the barrel part of the slide cable to the lever.





6. Install the lock pin. Make sure the lock pin goes between the slide cable and the slotted side of the lever.

7. Reattach the hooks to secure the seat cushion.

8. Confirm the seat slides forward and backward, and that it locks into place when you release the upper and lower adjuster levers.





9. Install the center console in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:

^ Check for damaged or worn clips. If necessary, replace them with new ones.

^ Make sure the harness is not pinched.

^ Make sure each connector is plugged in properly.

^ Correctly set the rib under the pocket onto the parking brake lever bracket.





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