Service Bulletin 09-034

Applies To: 2009 Fit – From VIN JHMGE8...9S000001 thru JHMGE8...9S060685 May 29, 2009

Front Passenger’s Seat-Back Pocket Is Torn

SYMPTOM REPAIR PROCEDURE

The front passenger’s seat-back is torn at the edges of 1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the
the pocket. audio system or the navigation system (if
equipped), and write down the radio station
presets.
PROBABLE CAUSE
2. Make sure the ignition switch is in LOCK (0).
When folded down, the right rear seat head restraint
makes contact with the front seat pocket. 3. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery,
then disconnect the positive cable.
4. Slide the front passenger’s seat all the way forward.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Carefully pry up on the bottom of the anchor cover
Replace the front passenger’s seat-back cover. to release the hooks and the tab, then remove the
anchor cover.
HOOKS
PARTS INFORMATION
Front Passenger’s Seat-Back Cover (NH747L):
P/N 04811-TK6-A12ZB, H/C 9222779 ANCHOR
COVER
Front Passenger’s Seat-Back Cover (NH719L):
P/N 04811-TK6-A12ZA, H/C 9222761

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty: The normal warranty applies.
Operation Number: 8621A9
Flat Rate Time: 0.4 hour
Failed Part: P/N 04811-TK6-A12ZB
H/C 9222779
TAB
Defect Code: 02101
Symptom Code: 02501
5. Remove the lower anchor bolt and the track end
Skill Level: Repair Technician covers from the rear of both seat tracks.
Out of warranty: Any repair performed after warranty 6. Slide the seat all the way backward, and remove
expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the track end covers from the front of both seat
the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone tracks.
Office. You must request consideration, and get a
decision, before starting work. 7. Remove the bolts from the seat tracks.

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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.
8. Lift up on the seat, then detach the harness clips 12. From behind the seat-back, release the hook strip,
from the floor wire harness. Disconnect the seat and unzip the seat-cover.
belt buckle switch connectors and the side airbag
connector. Then disconnect the ODS unit harness
connector.
SIDE AIRBAG
CONNECTOR HARNESS
ODS UNIT CLIP
CONNECTOR

SEAT BELT
BUCKLE
SWITCH
CONNECTOR SEAT COVER

HOOK STRIP

13. Pull back the seat-back cover, then release the

HARNESS
hook strips from the seat-back frame.
CLIP
HOOK STRIPS

9. Remove the head restraint.

10. With the help of an assistant, carefully remove the
front seat through the front door opening.
11. From under the seat cushion, pull the outside
portion of the seat cushion cover back, and release
the hook and loop fastener.

HOOK STRIPS

HOOK AND LOOP

FASTENER

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14. Release the two airbag wire attachments from the 16. Remove the seat-back cover from the seat-back
seat-back frame. frame.
AIRBAG WIRE 17. Install the new seat-back cover, and reinstall the
ATTACHMENT head restraint guides.
18. Reinstall the seat, reconnect all connectors, tighten
the seat mounting bolts to 34 N.m (25 lb-ft).
19. Reinstall the seat track end covers.
20. Reinstall the seat belt anchor bolt. Torque the
anchor bolt to 32 N.m (24 lb-ft).
21. Reconnect the battery terminals.
22. Enter the anti-theft code(s) for the audio system or
navigation system (if equipped), and reset the radio
station presets.
23. Reinitialize the ODS unit:
• Clear the DTC memory.
FRAME
• Make sure the front passenger’s seat is dry. Set
the seat-back in a normal position, and make
15. Pinch the tabs on the end of the head restraint sure there is nothing on the seat.
guides, and remove the guides from the seat-back. • Make sure the ignition switch is in LOCK (0).
HEAD • Connect the HDS to the data link connector
RESTRAINT (DLC).
GUIDES
• Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
• Make sure the HDS communicates with the
vehicle and the SRS unit. If it does not,
troubleshoot the DTC circuit.
• From the HDS main menu, select SRS, then
Calibration. In the Calibration Menu, select ODS
INITIALIZATION. Follow the screen prompts to
initialize the ODS unit.
• Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
• Disconnect the HDC from the DLC.

TABS TABS

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