I was told that there is a Honda service bulletin about this, where can I find it? Honda Ridgeline rear seat leg problem - both cables are disconected and will not retract the legs.

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Removing seats

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Fuel pump replacement. You may be able to just replace the fuel level sender. There was a recall on the fuel pump relay.

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1. Pull the plastic panels off under the seat. pull them straight forward to remove them.
2. Remove the six bolts (14mm) holding the seat and center seatbelt in place.
3. Pop the two small plastic covers at the top and behind the seat using a trim removal tool or screwdriver. Cover the screwdriver with something so you don't damage anything.
4. Lift the seat straight upward and take it out

It is bolted to the floor by two bolts or nuts on studs front and rear, there is likely plastic trim covers over the bolts. Disconnect any wiring under the seat before lifting out.

Typically there are plastic cable pulleys used in the seat retraction system that routinely fail. These have been replaced with metal ones by Honda, and are fairly cheap. Save yourself a ridiculous labor charge and go to www.ridgelineowersclub.com and search for seat - pulley - repair, etc. There are excellent descriptions on how to fix it. It will take about 30-45 min max. Make sure to replace BOTH pulleys for the rear seats. This forum is a priceless resource for Ridgeline owners. Honda Ridgeline Owners Club Forums

From Owner's Link:

Maintenance Minder B Scheduled Maintenance
Recommended service for your 2006 Honda Ridgeline:

Replace engine oil and oil filter
Rotate tires
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Inspect suspension components
Inspect driveshaft boots
Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids
Inspect exhaust system#
Inspect fuel lines and connections#

Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.

Maintenance Minder 6 Scheduled Maintenance
Recommended service for your 2006 Honda Ridgeline:

Replace VTM-4 rear differential fluid: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher level of mechanical (shear) stress to fluid or frequently fully loaded. This requires differential fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the differential fluid changed at 7,500 miles (12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).

1. Pull the plastic panels under the seat bottom straight forward to remove them.

2. Remove the six bolts (14mm) holding the seat and center seatbelt in place.

3. Pop the two small plastic covers at the top and behind the seat using a trim removal tool or screwdriver tip covered in masking tape.

4. Lift the seat straight upward.

5. Remove.

The Service Manual states a 35 ft lb torque and must be re-installed in a certain sequence for the 6 seat anchor bolts (not the seat belt bolts). When putting the rear seat back in install the bolts in this order. (1) center left (2) center right (3) left lower (4) right lower (5) left upper (6) right upper.

check with a dealer on this problem,there may be a Technical Service Bulletin on it from Honda

Most likely the problem is due to the little white wheel inside the pivot point on the seat. This little white wheel holds the other end of the cable which is attached to the legs. This wheel likes to snap in half - and is a noted problem on the Ridgeline (just ask a dealer). Want even better news? You CANNOT buy this part unless you purchase the ENTIRE seat frame for a mere $325. You can purchase EVERYTHING else in the assemble but this cheap plastic wheel. Sounds fishy but that is what Honda has decided to do to their consumers. Calling the Honda customer service number won't help you so don't bother!

honda now offers metal 9zinc) cable retractors for the rear seat legs thet are supposeed to retract automatically wher you forld the seaat up. About $8.00 each. You will need tow of them. one for each seat. atahe original ones were plastic so at least these are a better solution. The dealer printed out the instructions on how to repair this problem and the part numbers you will need to do so. Ask your local Honda dealer service tech for a copy of the Honda bullitin that was sent out about March 2011 on this issue. This bulliten is very helpfull. Mcgrath Honda in Elgin Ill. gave me a copy of it.

are you having any particular problems with Your 08 Ridgeline? I am ! 4 wheel drive lock button, not functioning or indicator light, and No heat on the floor was told by dealer is all NORMAL! I do have a manual, I;d be happy to look something up for you. have you experienced any of these problems that are deemed NORMAL by the dealer? but I am also searching the net for answers or particular recalls.