Interior - Popping Noise From Front Seat Backs

10-026

June 3, 2010

Applies To:
2008-09 Accord LX, LX-P - ALL
2010 Accord LX, LX-P - From VIN 1HGCP2...AA000001 thru 1HGCP2...AA100378

Popping Noise From the Front Seat-back

SYMPTOM
There is a popping or clicking coming from the back of the driver's or passenger's front seat, or movement inside the seat can be felt when leaning against the seat-back.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The top lumbar spring has come out of its holder.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Remove the upper lumbar spring from the seat-back, straighten it out, and then reinstall it.

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number: 8510A5

Flat Rate Time: 0.2 hr

Failed Part: P/N 81 526-TA0-A71

Defect Code: 05701

Symptom Code: 04201

Skill Level: Repair Technician

DIAGNOSIS

Sitting in the affected front seat, push back and forth with your feet while leaning against the seat-back.

Is there a popping or clicking noise coming from the seat-back, or can you feel movement within the seat-back?

Yes - Go REPAIR PROCEDURE.

No - This bulletin does not apply. Continue with normal troubleshooting.

REPAIR PROCEDURE





1. Unhook the elastic strap, then unzip the seat-back cover and flip it over the head restraint.





2. While wearing work gloves, detach either end of the upper lumbar spring by pushing up on the bottom of the spring, then remove the spring from the seat-back.





3. Grab the lumbar spring with both hands at the two bottom center bends, then bend the ends up to straighten out the spring.





4. Reinstall the spring in the seat-back. Make sure the center of the spring fits in the holder.





5. Reinstall the seat-back cover, zipping it back on and reattaching the elastic strap.

6. Sit against the seat-back, and push back and forth to recheck the seat for noise.





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