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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2002CIVIC SIREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 159 (SEATS)SECOND ROW SEAT LOCK RELEASE CABLE REPLACEMENT

2002 Honda Civic Si

Second Row Seat Lock Release Cable Replacement

2002 Honda Civic SiSECTION Second Row Seat Lock Release Cable Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Honda Odyssey and 2005 Honda Odyssey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Take care not to kink the cable.

Remove the second row seat.
Remove these items:
- Outer recline cover (see SECOND ROW SEAT DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY )
- Inner recline cover C (see SECOND ROW SEAT DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY )
- Rear outer riser cover (see SECOND ROW SEAT RISER DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY )
- Rear inner riser cover (see SECOND ROW SEAT RISER DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY )
Release the hooks from under the seat cushion (see step 4 in SEAT CUSHION COVER ).
Disconnect the outer lock release cable (A) and inner lock release cable (B) from the knob.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Outer Lock Release Cable
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If necessary, remove the knob (A).

Fig 2: Removing Knob
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Disconnect the lock release cables (A) from both latches (B). Pull the end of each cable in through the holes (C) in the riser.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Lock Release Cables
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Release the wire ties (A) fastening each cable on the seat cushion frame spring (B), then remove the outer lock release cable (C) and inner lock release cable (D).

Fig 4: Removing Outer And Inner Lock Release Cable
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Install the cables in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure each cable is connected securely.
- Replace the wire ties you removed with new ones.

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.