Body & trim
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Squeaking noise from front seat when driving
Front seat lumbar support adjustment mechanism chafed through on seat frame. Fix: fit a new part.
Overview
- Affects
- All models with front seat adjustable lumbar support.
- Remedy
- Fit new part
Repair steps
- Remove front seat.
- Remove side airbag.
- Remove and discard seat lumbar support.
- Fit new seat lumbar support.
- Apply lithium grease to seat lumbar support adjustment mechanism.
- Refit side airbag. Caution: Fit new side airbag retaining nut.
- Refit front seat.
Parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Lumbar support | 81190-TEZ-G61 | 1 |
| Side airbag retaining nut | 90321-SP0-A80 | 1 |
| Lithium grease | - | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.
Frequently asked questions
What are the common faults with the Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC?
This guide contains one workshop bulletin for the Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC. Of these, one concerns the body and trim. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.
Does every Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC have these faults?
No. These are patterns documented across the model by workshops, not predictions for an individual vehicle. Where a fault applies only to certain vehicles or VIN ranges, that is listed with the fault.
Can I check for Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC faults myself?
Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.