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 1.0 VTEC Turbo?
This guide contains one workshop bulletin for the Honda Civic 1.0 VTEC Turbo. Of these, one concerns the body and trim. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.
Does every Honda Civic 1.0 VTEC Turbo 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 1.0 VTEC Turbo faults myself?
Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.