Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014*

*Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX and PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES , before performing repairs or service.

• Check the operation of the driver's seat position sensor after any of these actions (see DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION SENSOR OPERATION CHECK ).
  • Driver's seat position sensor replacement
  • Cover plate (front side of driver's seat slide rail) replacement
• Calibrate the ODS unit after any of these actions (see ODS UNIT CALIBRATION ).
  • Front passenger's seat replacement (including any seat components)
  • Replacement of the seat weight sensors
  • After a vehicle collision

1. Remove the front seat (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).
2. Remove the recline cover (A).
   1. Remove the recline knob (B).
   2. Driver's seat: Pull back the cap (C) to release the hooks (D), and remove the snap ring (E), then remove the height handle (F).
   3. Gently pull out the cover to detach the clip, and release the hooks (G).

      Driver's seat 

      Fig 1: Identifying Recline Cover (Driver's Seat)

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      Passenger's seat 

      Fig 2: Identifying Recline Cover (Passenger's Seat)

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3. Gently pull out the center cover (A) to detach the clip, and release the hooks (B).
   Fig 3: Pulling Out Center Cover

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4. Remove the lower anchor bolt, then remove the seat belt lower anchor (A).
   Fig 4: Seat Belt Lower Anchor With Torque Specifications

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5. Release the clips and hook(s) (A) from the seat frame.

   Driver's seat 

   Fig 5: Identifying Seat Frame For Driver's Seat Clips & Hooks

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   Passenger's seat 

   Fig 6: Identifying Seat Frame For Passenger's Seat Clips & Hooks

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6. Remove the center anchor bolt (A), then remove the seat belt buckle (B).

   Driver's Seat 

   Fig 7: Center Anchor Bolt With Torque Specifications (Driver's Seat)

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   Passenger's seat 

   Fig 8: Center Anchor Bolt With Torque Specifications (Passenger's Seat)

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7. Driver's seat: Release the clips.
8. Release the hooks (C) from the seat frame.
9. Release the hook springs (A), and pull back the flap on the seat cushion cover (B).

   Driver's seat 

   Fig 9: Identifying Hook Springs & Seat Cushion Cover (Driver's Seat)

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   Passenger's seat 

   Fig 10: Identifying Hook Springs & Seat Cushion Cover (Passenger's Seat)

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10. Release the hooks (C) from the seat cushion frame spring (D), and release the hooks (E) from the seat cushion frame. Passenger's seat: Remove the wire tie (F).
11. Remove the seat cushion cover/pad (A) from the seat frame (B).
    Fig 11: Identifying Seat Frame Seat Cushion Cover/Pad

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12. Pull back the edge of the seat cushion cover all the way around, and release the clips (A), then remove the seat cushion cover.
    Fig 12: Identifying Seat Cushion Cover Clips

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13. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat cushion cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the clips and hooks.
    • Replace any clips you removed with new ones (A). Install them with commercially available upholstery ring pliers (B).
      Fig 13: Identifying Clips & Upholstery Ring Pliers

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