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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2006ELEMENT EX, 2.4 YH1, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMESEATSREAR SEAT DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLYRECLINE ADJUSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

2006 Honda Element EX, 2.4 YH1, Standard

Recline Adjuster Removal/Installation

2006 Honda Element EX, 2.4 YH1, StandardSECTION Recline Adjuster Removal/Installation

Remove the rear seat.
Remove these items from the rear seat:
- Seat-back
- Seat support
- Hinge lock
- (Latch Child Seat Anchor) cover
From under the seat cushion, release the hooks, and pull back the seat cushion cover (see step 3 ).
Release the hooks from the seat cushion frame (see step 3 ).
Remove the hook from the hook strap, and pull the hook strap out through the slit in the seat cushion cover (see step 5 ).
Remove the screw, and pull the strap out (see step 6 ).
Release the hooks securing the seat cushion cover from the recline cover (see step 7 ).
Pull back the seat cushion cover. Remove the screw, and pull the recline cover down to release the hook (see step 8 ).
Remove the nut, then remove the recline strap from the recline adjuster lever (see step 9 ).
Remove the bolts, then remove the recline adjuster (A).

Fig 1: Removing The Recline Adjuster And Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the recline adjuster in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Apply multipurpose grease to the moving portions of the recline adjuster.
- To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat-back cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the hooks.

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When to See a Mechanic

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.