A17-082
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: A17-082
Service bulletin - the driver?S and/or front passenger?S seat heaters work intermittently or may not operate at all. The heater wire of the heater element can get pinched or broken in the trench area of the seat cushion.
Models from 2017
2017 HONDA PILOT |
Models from 2016
2016 HONDA PILOT |
` Service Bulletin 17-082 February 24, 2018 07441 Version 1 Front Seat Heater Intermittent Operation or Inoperative AFFECTED VEHICLES Year Model 2016–17 Pilot Trim EX-L and Touring VIN Range All SYMPTOM The driver’s and/or front passenger’s seat heaters work intermittently or may not operate at all. PROBABLE CAUSES The heater wire of the heater element can get pinched or broken in the trench area of the seat cushion. CORRECTIVE ACTION Replace the affected seat heater element and the seat cushion. TOOL INFORMATION Part Name Part Number Quantity Front Seat Belt Disassembly Tool Plate 07AAF-TG7A100 1 Upholstery Ring Pliers Commercially Available 1 NOTE: The front seat belt disassembly tool plate is a required special tool. If you need another one, call the Honda Tool and Equipment program at 888-424-6857. PARTS INFORMATION Part Name Part Number Quantity Driver’s Seat Cushion Pad 81537-TG7-A32 1 Driver’s Seat Cushion Heater 81534-TG7-L31 1 Front Passenger’s Seat Cushion Pad 81137-TG7-A32 1 Front Passenger’s Seat Cushion Heater 81134-TG7-L31 1 C-Clip Set (30 clips per set) 04810-SB3-000 1 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. © 2017 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – All Rights Reserved Page 1 of 4 WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION The normal warranty applies. Operation Number Description Flat Rate Time Defect Code Symptom Code Template ID Failed Part Number 859121 Replace the driver’s seat heater and seat cushion. 2.0 hrs. 03217 03214 A17082A 81534-TG7-L31 861121 Replace the front passenger’s seat heater and seat cushion. 2.0 hrs. 03217 03214 A17082B 81134-TG7-L31 Skill Level: Repair Technician REPAIR PROCEDURE NOTE: Make sure you have reviewed the SRS Precautions and Procedures in the service information before doing the REPAIR PROCEDURE. Disconnect the battery, and wait 3 minutes. Remove the affected front seat from the vehicle. Refer to the service information. NOTE: The passenger front seat removal requires a special tool to disconnect the seat belt from the lower anchor connector. Refer to the service information. Do the Seat Heater Test on the seat cushion. Refer to the service information. NOTE: Terminals will vary between ventilated and non-ventilated seats. Is there continuity between the terminals? Yes – Proceed to the step 4. No – Proceed to step 10. Remove the front seat recline cover. Refer to the service information. Remove the front seat-back cover. Refer to the service information. Remove the front seat-back blower cover. Refer to the service information. Remove the front seat cushion cover/pad. Refer to the service information. Remove the front seat cushion cover. Refer to the service information. Page 2 of 4 Locate the four heater element bridge areas. • Carefully inspect for damage. • Replace the cushion and heater elements if one or more of the following issues are found. Replace the affected front seat cushion and heater element. Refer to the service information. NOTE: Remove the seat bottom and heater as an assembly. The heater element does not have to be removed from the cushion. Page 3 of 4 Install the new heater element to the new seat cushion as shown. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal. Refer to the service information. Make sure the seat heater works. NOTE: Check the passenger's weight sensor unit operation after front passenger seat component(s) replacement or removal. END Page 4 of 4