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 head restraint.
3. Remove the seat belt lower anchor bolt (see FRONT SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT ).
4. Release the hook springs (A), pull the seat-back cover (B).
   Fig 1: Identifying Hook Springs & Seat-Back Cover

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5. Release the Velcro fasteners (A), and unzip the seat-back cover (B).
   Fig 2: Identifying Velcro Fasteners & Seat-Back Cover

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6. Pull the seat-back cover, and release the hook (C).
7. Release the hook(s) (A) from the seat frame.
   Fig 3: Identifying Seat Frame Hooks

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8. Pinch the tabs on the ends of the head restraint guides (A), and remove them from the seat-back.

   '07 model 

   Fig 4: Identifying Head Restraint Guides (For '07 Model)

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   '08-10 models 

   Fig 5: Identifying Head Restraint Guides (For '08-10 Models)

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9. Using the appropriate trim tool, pry out on the front belt trim cap (A) to release the hooks (B), then remove the screws securing the shoulder front seat trim (C).
   Fig 6: Identifying Front Belt Trim, Hooks & Screws

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10. Release the front airbag attachment wire (A) and rear airbag attachment wire (B) from the seat-back frame (C).
    Fig 7: Removing Front Hook & Rear Hook Of Reinforcing Cloth From Seat-Back Frame

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11. Passenger's seat: Remove the ODS unit cover (A), and disconnect the OPDS sensor connectors (B) from the ODS unit (C), and pull them in through the hole (D) in the seat frame.
    Fig 8: Identifying ODS Unit Cover & OPDS Sensor Connectors

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12. Passenger's seat: Release the wire ties (A) fastening the OPDS sensor harnesses (B) to the seat-back frame spring (C).
    Fig 9: Identifying PDS Sensor Harnesses & Seat-Back Frame Spring

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13. Turn over the seat-back cover (A), then remove the screws securing the shoulder front seat cover (B).
    Fig 10: Identifying Shoulder Front Seat Cover Screws

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14. Remove the seat-back cover/pad (A) from the seat-back frame (B).
    Fig 11: Identifying Seat-Back Frame & Seat-Back Cover/Pad

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

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16. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Reinitialize the ODS unit (see ODS UNIT INITIALIZATION ).
    • To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat-back cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the clips, hooks, and hook strips.
    • Replace any clips you removed with new ones (A). Install them with commercially available upholstery ring pliers (B).
    • Make sure the side airbag harness and ODS subharness (passenger's seat) are routed properly.
      Fig 13: Identifying Upholstery Ring Pliers & Clips

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