Service Bulletin 02-017

Applies To: 2002 CR-V 2WD – From VIN JHLRD6...2C000001 thru JHLRD6...2C007632 March 19, 2002
2002 CR-V 4WD – From VIN JHLRD7...2C000001 thru JHLRD7...2C023244

2002 CR-V: Driver’s Seat Rocks

SYMPTOM REPAIR PROCEDURE

Driver’s seat rocks back and forth during normal 1. Remove the driver’s seat from the vehicle (see
driving. pages 20-91 thru 20-93 of the 2002 CR-V Service
Manual).

PROBABLE CAUSE 2. Place the seat on a work bench covered with shop
towels.
Worn bushings in the height adjustment mechanism.
3. Pull off the recline handle.
HOOKS RECLINE
CORRECTIVE ACTION COVER
Replace the bushings and links.

PARTS INFORMATION
Front Link (two required): CLIP
P/N 81139-S3N-003, H/C 6850853
Bushing (six required):
P/N 90502-S3N-013, H/C 6690440 RECLINE
HANDLE
Washers (two required):
CAP
P/N 90503-S3N-003, H/C 6852578 CLIP
HEIGHT
ADJUST
KNOB
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
C-CLIP
In warranty: The normal warranty applies.
Operation Number: 851134
Flat Rate Time: 0.7 hour
Failed Part: P/N 81139-S3N-003
H/C 6850853
Defect Code: 077
Contention Code: B99 4. Use a flat-tip screwdriver to pry the center cap from
the height adjust knob. Remove the C-clip, and pull
Template ID: 02-017A off the knob.
Skill Level: Repair Technician
5. Remove the recline cover (one screw, three clips,
Out of warranty: Any repair performed after warranty and two hooks).
expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by
the District Service Manager or your Zone Office. You
must request consideration, and get a decision, before
starting work.

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CUSTOMER INFORMATION: The information in this bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment,
and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume
this bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an
authorized Honda automobile dealer.
6. Remove the three nuts and washers from the 9. Remove the center cover (three clips and two
outboard front link and the seat track. Remove and hooks). Then remove the seat belt buckle (center
discard the three bushings, the thin washer, and anchor bolt, collar, spring washer, and toothed lock
the front link. washer).
SEAT FRAME COLLAR
CENTER SPRING WASHER
ANCHOR TOOTHED LOCK WASHER
0.030" THICK BOLT
WASHER
BUSHING
(Replace.)
BUSHING
SEAT FRAME
(Replace.)
SEAT
TRACK

SEAT TRACK

SEAT BELT
BUCKLE THIN
THIN WASHER
(Replace.) WASHER
(Replace.)

INBOARD
OUTBOARD FRONT LINK
FRONT LINK (Replace.)
(Replace.)
BUSHINGS
(Replace.)

BUSHINGS 10. Remove the three nuts and washers from the
(Replace.)
inboard front link and the seat track. Remove and
discard the three bushings, the thin washer, and
7. Install the new bushings, thin washer, and front link. the front link.
8. Reinstall the washers and nuts. Torque the nuts to 11. Install the new bushings, thin washer, and front link.
22 N·m (16 lb-ft).
12. Reinstall the washers and nuts. Torque the nuts to
22 N·m (16 lb-ft).
13. Reinstall the seat belt buckle. Torque the center
anchor bolt to 32 N·m (24 lb-ft).
14. Reinstall the center cover and the recline cover.
15. Reinstall the height adjust knob and the recline
handle.
16. Reinstall the driver’s seat, and note these items:
• Torque the mounting bolts to 34 N·m (25 lb-ft).
• Make sure each connector is properly plugged in.
17. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
18. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio and your
customer’s radio station presets. Set the clock.

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19. Reinitialize the driver’s window auto-up feature:
• Make sure the driver’s window is fully closed,
then start the engine.
• Push down and hold the window switch until the
window is fully open.
• Pull back and hold the window switch until the
window is fully closed, then hold the switch for at
least 2 more seconds.
20. Do the idle learn procedure:
• Make sure all electrical items (A/C, audio unit,
defogger, lights, etc.) are turned off.
• Let the engine warm up to its normal operating
temperature (the cooling fan cycles twice).
• Let the engine idle (throttle fully closed with all
electrical items turned off) for 10 minutes.

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