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Recline motor

  1. Remove the driver's seat (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Disconnect the power seat wire harness 10P (or 12P)* connector from the power seat subharness.

    * : With ventilated seats

    Fig 1: Identifying Power Seat Wire Harness 10P (or 12P)*
    G05497343Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Test the motor by connecting power and ground as shown (see Fig 2). When the motor stops running, disconnect battery power immediately.
    Fig 2: Testing Motor Operation By Connecting Power And Ground As Shown
    G05497344Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. If the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly, check for an open in the wire between the 10P (or 12P)* connector and recline motor. If the harness is OK, replace the recline motor (see SEAT-BACK ).
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