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Recline motor

  1. Remove the driver's seat-back cover (see FRONT SEAT-BACK COVER REPLACEMENT ).
  2. Disconnect the 5P connector from the recline motor.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting 5P Connector From Recline Motor
    G07363725Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Test the motor by connecting power and ground according to the table. When the motor stops running, disconnect battery power immediately.
    Fig 2: Terminals Position Reference Table
    G07363726Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. If the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly, replace the recline motor (see FRONT SEAT RECLINE MOTOR REPLACEMENT ).