Service Bulletin

Service Bulletin Applies To:

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2001–02 MDX Touring – ALL 2003 MDX Touring – From VIN 2HNYD18..3H500001 thru 2HNYD18..3H514155

June 16, 2003

Driver’s Power Seat Slide Moves One Inch and Then Stops SYMPTOM The driver’s power seat slide moves 1 inch and then stops when using the slide switch or the driver position memory system (DPMS). PROBABLE CAUSE The driver’s power seat slide position sensor is faulty. CORRECTIVE ACTION Replace the seat slide position sensor, and apply threadlock to the seat mounting bolts.

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, and then write down the frequencies for the radio preset buttons. 2. Adjust the driver’s power seat to its highest position at the front and rear of the seat. 3. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work. 4. Remove the driver’s power seat (see page 20-77 of the ’01–02 MDX Service Manual, or page 20-78 of the ’03 MDX Service Manual).

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

5. Remove the seat riser from the bottom of the seat by removing the four nuts (see page 20-82 of the ’01–02 MDX Service Manual, or page 20-84 of the ’03 MDX Service Manual).

In warranty: The normal warranty applies.

6. Remove the front cover (four screws).

Operation Number: 749106 Flat Rate Time:

1.5 hour

Failed Part:

P/N 81660-S3V-A60

Defect Code:

064

Contention Code:

B02

Template ID:

03-019A

Skill Level:

Repair Technician

CENTER COVER

CLIP

Out of warranty: Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work. PARTS INFORMATION Position Sensor: P/N 81660-S3V-999 FRONT COVER

REQUIRED MATERIALS

7. Remove the three screws, release one clip, and then remove the center cover.

Hondalock 2 Threadlock (one bottle will do 100 vehicles): P/N 08713-0002 REPAIR PROCEDURE NOTE: SRS components are located in and near the driver’s power seat. Review the SRS component locations (see page 23-15 of the ’01–02 or 2003 MDX Service Manual) and the precautions and procedures (see page 23-16 of the ’01–02 or 2003 MDX Service Manual) in the SRS sections before performing repairs or service.  2003 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – All Rights Reserved

BTB 25307 (0306)

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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 Acura automobile dealer.

8. Remove the four Torx-head seat track mounting bolts. TORX-HEAD BOLTS

11. Pull on the seat track so you have enough clearance to reinstall the synchronizer cable without damaging the cable. Reinstall the cable. 12. Reinstall the seat frame to the track. Reinstall the four Torx bolts, and torque the bolts to 8 to 10 N.m (6 to 7 lb-ft). 13. Install the front cover and the center cover. 14. Install the seat riser, and torque the four nuts to 47 N.m (35 lb-ft). 15. Install the front seat into the vehicle, and plug in the connectors. 16. Apply liquid threadlock to the four seat mounting bolts, and install the bolts. Torque the bolts to 47 N.m (35 lb-ft). 17. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.

9. Separate the seat from the track, and pull the track out so you have enough clearance to remove the seat track synchronizer cable without damage to the cable. Remove the cable. NOTE: Do not damage the cable; it is not available separately. Pull the inner seat track outward.

18. Test the operation of the driver’s seat slide by moving it forward and backward. 19. When starting the vehicle, make sure the SRS indicator comes on and goes off. This confirms that there are no SRS DTCs set. 20. Do the idle learn procedure: • Make sure all electrical items (A/C, audio unit, defogger, lights, etc.) are off. • Start the engine, and let it warm up to its normal operating temperature (the cooling fans cycle twice). • Let the engine idle (throttle fully closed and all electrical items off) for 10 minutes. 21. For ’03 MDXs only: Do the power window reset procedure: • Turn the ignition switch off, then back ON (II). • Make sure the driver’s window is fully closed. • Push down on the window switch and hold. Make sure the window goes all the way down.

SEAT TRACK SYNCHRONIZER CABLE

10. Remove the seat slide position sensor, and replace it with a new one.

• Pull up on the window switch and hold. Make sure the window goes all the way up, then hold the switch for at least 2 more seconds. 22. Enter the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, and enter the customer’s radio station presets. 23. Set the clock.

SEAT SLIDE MOTOR SEAT SLIDE POSITION SENSOR

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