I was PISSED that my 2004 H2 would not let me
recline the front seats.
I surf with a long board and I could not put the board in my h2 because the seats did not
recline, huge pain in the ass (can't lock the board up hate straps on top , etc.)
When you take the cover off move the
seat so you can see how it works.
the collar is a position stop.
This will take you about ten minutes.
1. take off the lower
seat side covers, 4 screws, move the
seat up to make it easier to remove
2. cut the "collar" on the worm gear (ONE CUT) with a dremel so it has a break in it (looks like a "C" instead of an "O")
3. use channel locks and twist the collar back on the worm gear.
4. replace cover.
5. get laid, Carry surfboard, long lumber, fishing pole, etc

6. it is reversable to the stock setting.