Honda Ridgeline Guide Pulley Replacement for Rear Seat
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- Опубликовано: 11 окт 2013
- If the support tube for the rear seat on your Honda Ridgeline does not retract when the seat is locked into the raised position, you likely have a broken guide pulley.
Don't pay a dealer a bunch of money to put in another plastic pulley...buy a metal one and do it yourself in less than an hour. All you need is a 10mm socket wrench!
This fix will cost you less than $20 and last longer than the original pulley.
The part number for the replacement pulley is: 82139-SJC-A02 
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You did the ridgline community a big solid with this video. Great work man
Honda gave all kinds of excuses for this. Most blamed the owner for forcing the seat up without pulling the release. I was driving down the hiway and heard a clunk. Looked over my shoulder and the drivers side rear seat had popped up by itself. Honda accused me of doing it. Thanks for posting. I've been using bungee cords for 6 years
Thanks Tim. This was VERY helpful and gave me all the info I needed to do the job. I think the hardest part was getting the darned plastic panels off and on....
Dealer charged $275.00 for one side...thankfully, it was under warranty the FIRST time it broke 2 years into owning the truck. And the larger seat is the one that always breaks! It was originally replaced with the same plastic pulley that ended up breaking AGAIN in year 13. (It's an original 2006 that I bought new in '05).
Thank you SO MUCH for the video!!! You just saved me over $400 and the hassle of dealing with the dealer. Cost? $14 bucks for the new alloy pulleys and 45 minutes of sweat. Pass the beer!!!
Thanks so much for this! Worked like a charm on my 2006! The only thing I might add is to not fully tighten the three bolts securing the seat back until all three are in.
Tim Brennan, thank you for the post ... five years later and you are still helping people fix their Honda. your rewards in the afterlife will be great ... thanks
Just did mine today. Feb2024
8 year old video still helping people. Less than 45 min start to finish. Not a single problem. All thanks to this video. Perfect
20 minutes
Outstanding video! I just fixed my Ridgeline pulleys using this step-by-step guide. My local Honda dealer wanted $450 dollars for the job. I spent $9 for the metal pulleys, $4.99 for a metric socket set, and 1 hour and 17 minutes of time. The repaired system works better than when it was new. 😊
I followed this video and this cool guy's instructions and got my 06 taken care of in about an hour back in 2014. Just "upgraded" to a loaded 07 and found out as I was about to drive home from the dealership that these were busted. Decided to eat it since I already had them fix some other issues like roof liner and cutting extra keys. On my way home, I reordered from Amazon for $15 for a set of 2 metal pullies. Will have them in as soon as they arrive. Thanks for this video!!
Tim, Thank you for the video instructions. I replaced both mine in 40 minutes, it was easier than i anticipated. Excellent content and well-documented. You are the Man, the Myth, the Legend!
Both of the pulleys broke in my Ridgeline and I was able to replace them myself thanks to your video. It took me about an hour. I’m sure the stealership would have charged a few hundred bucks to do it. And all I spent was $20 for new metal pulleys from Amazon. Appreciate it!
Thanks Tim! Retrieved a dead mouse from beside the sub-woofer. Summer will be a lot more pleasant now. 😊
Thank you for posting this video, just did the replacement of both pulleys in 50 minutes on m 20
10 Ridgeline. I wouldn't have had a clue where to start without your video.Thanks loads!
Thanks so much for posting this video. It was a tremendous help. Both of the white plastic ones were broken once I got in there. Now we are all good. Thanks again.
Thanks for the post as well. I just finished up fixing my 2007 Ridgeline and it was easy! So glad I didn't pay for the labor. And amazingly, the pulley doesn't even move. That was a surprise.
Thanks for this video. My step-dad and I have been wanting to fix this problem for a while now. I got the parts in and i'm going to try to fix this today.
Thanks Tim for for the step by step. Saved me a lot of time and sweat for sure. Both of the plastic pulleys on my 2008 RTL broke almost simultaneously. Was able to replace them with the metal ones relatively quickly with your help. The screw holes on my seat magically lined up by themselves; so I was lucky enough to do this whole project alone.
Thank you both mine are broke will fix them now because of your video. Deeply appreciated. 2008 ridge line been broken 4 years. Was gonna rig it up with some kind of Velcro half butt way but not now.
Bought a used Ridgeline with this problem with the seat, and within an hour, it is repaired, thanks to your very helpful video. I really appreciate the post. I will just add that when installing the pulley, it would only fit onto the axle if the cable is in one or the other cable guide positions - if one doesn't work, try the other.
Now I guess I just need Goo Gone to get rid of the duct tape residue tried by the previous owner!
I just did it in 45 mins - including watching your video and uninstalling/reinstalling car seats. Done!
Thank you! Much appreciated! 1000 bucks at a dealer! You help was solid 😊
Great job on the video. Two new pulleys installed and worked like a charm; took about 30 minutes. I didn't bother going to the dealer because I knew they would charge a exorbitant price. This was so simple and thanks for posting.
With the help of your video i just got both pulley's replaced. Thanks for taking the time to put this online for the rest of us.
You're welcome. Glad I could be of help to others!
Just finished the pulley replacement on my 2010 Ridgeline. Replaced with 2 metal pulleys. Followed the video here, and everything went well. When I was replacing the pulley covers, I( did not thread one of the covers back into the fabric sleeve on the seat, which meant I had to take things apart and redo. Not a big issue, but check when snapping the pulley cover back on that the lower end is inside the fabric sleeve.
Great video, easy to follow, highly recommend.
thank you Tim
the worst part was getting the plastic parts back on.
Great video, thank you!
You're welcome!
Thanks Tim, really appreciate your video, you make happy a Ridgeline owner in Chiapas, Mexico! Far away but really easy with your instructions… God bless you!
Thanks, glad I could help. God Bless you as well!
Thanks so much Tim. I wouldn’t have been able to do this without this video. I had a hard time getting the seat off but I was trying to lift the full seat instead of just the back portion. Also lost a nut that fell behind the carpet so took a while to find it. Other than that everything else went pretty smooth but it was a pain to realign and reassemble everything. Thanks again.
Mine have been bad for several years on my 2007 RTL. Great video, Easy to follow, The wife is happy as they always bugged her. Ordered the replacements on line like you suggested.
Finally installed these after putting it off for so long. It went pretty well, which means I didn't lose any skin off my knuckles. Really appreciated your video. It's reassuring to know I'm not the only person who struggles with snap fasteners on vehicles and that some things inevitably break when taken apart. Cheers, Mr. Brennan!
THANKS for the feedback. Glad it helped!
Tim, thank you very much for the video. I just fixed my 2006 Ridgeline in about 45 minutes. I purchased the parts on amazon prime for $14.
Thank you for your video! I stumbled on to it looking for something else. I didnt realize one of the legs weren't folding up till i was done with another project 😅. I was able to order the part from Ebay reasonably cheap. I got the one side that was not working sone decided to take your advice and do the other side. That side was still working ,but when i tore into the mechanism, the pully was totally broken into pieces. Wild! Anyway, thanks again!!
You sure did a great job .. went to the dealer yesterday , well spoke to them by phone .. they are charging $1000.00 to do this job ...i thought and still think is ridiculous, after seeing this video .
Once again thank you so much , this was a great help ...drive safe and God bless .
Thanks, and God Bless you too!
Hello Tim. ---I live in Colorado on the front range. I've called 3 dealers to fix this pulley problem and OMG, they are all either daft or crooks, and I have purchased 5 new Honda's. One girl in Service said that an ----well I can't go on. Thank you for the invaluable video. You probably saved me $500.00 bucks. Have a good week.
Great video. Repair went just as shown. Saved me $400 (dealer quote for repair).
Just fixed the rear seat levers on my Ridgeline using these instructions. They worked flawlessly. I had watched the video earlier and ordered the aftermarket pulleys as suggested so it only took about 30 minutes to complete the entire job. Thank you so much for posting this video!! A great help that made the repair easy and saved money!
Thanks! Did it in less then 20 minutes...people. ...take your time!
Well just finished replacing mine and let me tell you. What a great service watching you and saving me time and money. I followed your step for step and it took a little over 1 hour for I just took my time. Thanks Tim to you and your son.
Just used this video to fix my 2007 Ridgeline. Great video, thanks for taking the time to post it.
Just finished my 2011, could not have done it without this video. Took me about an hour, the only problem was not realizing the the pulley slot had an up and I down. Once I figured that out it all went together pretty smooth, didn't break any tabs...Thank you Tim.
Thanks for doing this Tim! This happened in my truck last weekend and the dealer was ready to charge $480 for the repair ($30 parts/$450 labor). I didn't even consider it and I'm now even more happy that I didn't. I ordered the replacement pulleys today and will install them when they come. I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks again!
Thank you for taking the time to make this instructional video. I was able to replace both pulleys following your instructions with no problems.
Thanks for the video. I did mine in a half an hour thanks to this video!
Never have work done by a "Stealership" on non-warranted parts like this. Highway robbery. Going to have my son help me with mine. Nice video, and thanks.
I replaced both of my pulleys today. Your help was invaluable, thank you.
Thank you. What a great video. 1 hr of work. So easy with your video.
I have a 2006 Ridgeline and I watched this video and decided to make this repair. I ordered the pulleys and using my tablet and these instructions, I replaced both of my rear seat pulleys . It was very easy and these instructions are so clear.
Thank you. It worked on my 2008 Ridgeline per your instructions.
Tim,this tutorial was a big help.No,it was a great big help.Thank you for posting.
Thanks very much for taking the time to make this instructional video. Very useful !!
Thanks for the video. Was able to replace both pulley guides mostly by myself.
Thank you for posting this video. It saved me about $500 that the dealership wanted to replace both of them. Got it done in about 45 minutes.
Thanks for the video, real time and money saver for us do it yourselfers!
Thanks for posting this video. It's a great help. Another alternative (and much cheaper) is to buy a Dorman kit (part number 924-277.) I believe that has two pullies in the kit, but I'm waiting to see once I receive it. They are made of metal.
My path to this video was similar to other; Honda America, dealer, frustration about the cost. This video convinced me I could do it myself. Parts from Amazon and 1 hour of my time. I used plastic trim tools instead of a screw driver, no damage to snaps. Good as new, Thank you!
Wow! Much easier than I thought. I've been putting this off for over a month after getting the parts. Disassembled, replaced pulleys and back together in 28 minutes. The hardest part was getting the seat back removed. I had to go up a little higher than I thought, before it comes forward. Works great! The video is great! thank you Tim. 2007 Ridgeline.
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Just finished replacing both side with no problems, thanks to your excellent instructional video. Mine is a 2008 RTS. Retractors have been broken for 2 years but with Honda dealer quote of $650 plus labor, I decided to live with it. Got the pulleys through Amazon from Keenan Honda in Bucks County PA. They were certified Honda parts. $17.10 for both with free shipping. Your part number is still valid.
58 minutes for both sides including a post install vacuuming. Thanks again.
Bob Hammond, Kona, Hawaii
Just replaced the broken pulleys on my 2011 Ridgeline in less than 1 hour after watching your video. Thank you so much for sharing and making it much easier and saving a bunch of $$$
Thanks Tim! Just finished this tonight! Easy to do when you have a good tutorial.
Thanks for the step by step for the seat pulley job. I just finished replacing the pulleys on my 2009 RTS. Everything went smooth.
Great post.... Read Honda's instructions.... had no idea how to proceed.... Watched your video.... piece of cake!.... Thanks!
Thanks! Worked perfect - I was able to get ti done in about 20-25 minutes thanks to your tutorial. Awewsome!
Tim, my back seat just broke (2006). Same thing. I just wanted to thank you for making this video. Hopefully, I will have the same success in tackling this DIY fix. I had an issue with my radio LCD panel and some of the lights of the controls on the steering wheel went dark. Thanks to someone on a Ridgeline owners forum, I was able to take my radio apart down to the circuit boards and re-solder a very tiny little transistor (or something like it) and it has been fine ever since. Apparently, that tiny little piece did not receive enough solder in a lot of the radio's circuit board.
Thanks for the post. I just fixed my '07 Ridgeline in 30 minutes. I ran into the same problem as Walt Rogers. All I needed to do was flip the pulley so the flat side is facing in and it worked fine. I did a number of "test folds" with the seat to make sure the cable wouldn't bind or rub on anything in that position, but it looks fine. For anyone searching, the part number is 82139-SJC-A02.
Thank you for providing the part number Nick!!;)
Great video!. Have (Had) a 2007 Ridgeline with two broken pulleys. Did the job this morning. Took 45 min.
Thanks so much! I did this a few months ago without doing enough research. I did it without removing the seat back. Took about 4 hours total. This time it took about 30 minutes.
I replaced both seat pulleys this morning. Not difficult but I agree, have someone assist in removing and replacing the seat back. It will put stress on your back. Also, remember the order of removal of all the trim pieces and install in reverse order. Can't believe a dealer quoted someone $400 .
Great help!!! Just fixed my 2009 with no issues. Tim, I owe you beer :-)
Just did my 2010. Thanks so much for this very helpful video. Very well done.
thanks! glad it helped! -Tim
Just wanted to thank you for your post. Following your video I replaced both of the rear gear pulleys on my 2011 Ridgeline and it went just as your video. The local Honda dealer wanted $350 for each gear pulley (not including tax) so I saved about $750 by doing it myself. Pretty discouraging when you look at the cheap broken plastic gear that was part of the original equipment. Honda had to know it would break pretty much after the warranty ran out. Again, thanks much for the video.
Thank you for your post! My wife and I just made the install in about 3o minutes. Bought a pair of pulleys on eBay for $14.
This was very helpful. Thank you. One of my pulleys was broken exactly like yours; the other had a tiny crack just starting in the flange. In the 8 years I have owned my 2007, I have un-stowed and used the back seats less than a dozen times! Very poor choice of material for the original pulleys! [One note: when I took off the driver-side trim, the same two fasteners as yours stayed in the truck body. They have to be pried out and re-attached to the trim before it is re-installed or they will just be hole-fillers instead of functioning as fasteners.]
Very good video. Helped me a lot. One pulley had broken on its own, and in the process of trying to figure out how the entire mechanism work, I broke the other side. LOl. Anyway piece of cake with the video. Thx
Thank you ! Thank you! I wish I watched your video 1st; took the seat apart looking for the other end of the cable! Very excellent video!
Great post, really helpful. Both plastic pulleys were split in two. Ordered new ones off Amazon. Pack of 2 for 14 bucks and an hour of my time. What a bargain compared to paying Honda to replace them for a few hundred bucks. Thanks Tim!!!
Outstanding video....took about 20 min for the same issue on my 2007 Ridgeline....many thanks to Tim!!!
Thanks for the good video - I just finished replacing my pulleys - it was much easier thanks to your video.
Hello, I would like to thank you for the video because it helps me a lot to repair my vehicle
only difference is my 2006 had green paint on the 3 bolts, I wanted to thank you!! I just finished in about 40 minutes or so, it went very well thanks to you Tim., appreciate the guidance this provided, my seat went back on smooth, I did this without help.
Good video! Just finished replacing mine on my 2006 Ridgeline. Those supports on the upper back of the seat go
pretty far down, you need to really raise the seat up high to get it out. Thanks again!
Several days ago I realized I needed the exact same repair to my 2007 Ridgeline. I suspected that I needed to replace both rear seat guide pulleys after googling the problem and discovering this video posted on RUclips. But first I discussed the needed repair with my local Honda dealership service advisor and then the actual service manager. The short version is they claimed to have never heard of the problem or the needed repair, weren't aware of the plastic pulley issue and proceeded to discuss an inspection, a diagnostic fee, and an estimate of over $600 to make the repair. They insisted on 3 hours of labor and a couple hundred dollars of necessary parts. I discussed the internet posts found and the overwhelming prevalence of the problem being discussed online. They apparently haven't heard of Google, RUclips or customer service. I purchased two replacement metal pulleys from the dealer, and successfully made the repair, following the video posted, etc. All was repaired and completed in about an hour and ten minutes. I spent at total of $10.38 and about an hour of effort. Not counting the day of frustration with the dealer who was going to honestly overcharge me by about $620.00. It has left a bad taste in my mouth over how they responded to my inquiry and the ridiculous repair suggested by my Honda dealer. Thank you for your video posted regarding this repair procedure. Shame on Honda and my dealership in particular.
i had the exact same experience with my dealer concerning my 2006 Ridgeline.
Very well done - I can now do this myself. THANK YOU!!!! 😇
Just got a quote from the dealer -- $360! No thanks! I'll be following your video!
Thank you! With your video, I was able to do this by myself.
thanks for the video.i had one bad one ,but bought two.when i installed them they were both broken. the project went smoother than the video.thanks again
Thanks for the video. it was so easy that I wish I had done this years ago.
Thank you VERY MUCH! I followed your instructions an it worked. Only tI didn't have to "pop anything off" of the top of my seat to get it free. I just lifted it straight up.
The operation was a complete success! Thank you for posting this video. I wouldn't have known where to begin. If I may add 2 helpful hints: 1- After watching your video I was under the impression that there was some kind of latch mechanism to remove the seatback. I finally realized it just lifts up and off. 2- I was headed to the garage to get a file because the 2nd pulley wouldn't go on the shaft. Then, after taking a closer look I saw that the orientation of the pulley has to be correct. It won't go on the shaft if you attempt to install it 180 degrees from the "correct" alignment. Again, Thank you!!
Thanks for the feedback. Glad you found it helpful! And thanks for the added advice as well!!!
Nicely done ! Very helpful video, Thanks for taking the time and sharing.
I have an '11 Ridgeline with this problem.....after watching, I may pay Dealer price....insisting they install the metal pulley.....unless I find a shade tree to do it for less. I LOVE my Ridgeline!
Thanks for the video, helped me alot!. I just did this fix today. Took about 30 minutes.
Thanks Tim!
Nicely paced, clearly shown procedure. Took my time and still got done under an hour.
I replaced both as you suggested and glad I did. Second one had a fracture and would have gone soon too.
Parts less than $17 for both from Ebay source.
Your awesome. Thanks so much for posting this. You saved me a ton of money. When putting the plastic panels back on, I noticed that some of the snaps had pulled off and were in the holes in the body. That's ok, but they need to be pull out of the holes and then slid back into their slots on the panel so that the panel can snap back in.
Thank you so much. $13 repair with Amazon Prime. Can't wait to ask the dealer how much the parts would be and how much I'd have had to spend to fix it.
I currently have the same problem. Thanks for the video this is going to be a huge time saver. Also, thanks to Nicholas for the part number. Amazon currently sells the pair of metal gears for $12.99 (prime). Thank you guys so much!
You're welcome. Glad you found it helpful!
Thank you thank you thank you! You saved me $700.
Thanks, Tim! Just finished replacing mine. Video was very helpful!
Great video Tim. Thank you. My Ridgeline is doing the same thing. Now i can fix it.
I performed this repair today on a 2009 Ridgeline. Sure enough, both plastic pulleys were split. Thanks for the informative video.
One thing to note (on a 2009 anyway) is that in addition to facing the pulley the correct way (flat side out), the pulley also has to be correctly aligned vertically to the shaft - there is an "up" and a "down." If you have it wrong, like I did for several minutes, you will think the pulley is the wrong size for the shaft. Remove the cable from the pulley, rotate the pulley 180 degrees and reinsert the cable. The pulley should now slide on the shaft perfectly. (I think some others have already attempted to note this point, but they did so in replies rather than in the main comments thread.)
RailPoints Thanks for the additional information!
Tim that was an excellent video my friend pulled on it trying to see the purpose of them and broke it I believe I can fix it thanks
Thank you very much. This is why RUclips exists. Appreciate the video. Fixed mine exactly how you've shown. Good karma!