Third Row Seat Recline Cover Removal/Installation

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Special Tools Required

KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014*

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

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to tear or damage the seat covers.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

Remove the third row seat (see THIRD ROW SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
For some models: Remove the armrest (see THIRD ROW SEAT ARMREST REPLACEMENT ).
Remove all of the head restraints.
Turn over the seat-back cover (A) to detach the clips.
Left seat-back

Fig 1: Identifying Seat-Back Cover To Clips (Left Seat-Back)
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Right seat-back

Fig 2: Identifying Seat-Back Cover To Clips (Right Seat-Back)
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Pull out the seat-back cover (A) to detach the clips.
Left seat-back

Fig 3: Identifying Seat-Back Cover To Clips (Left Seat-Back)
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Right seat-back

Fig 4: Identifying Seat-Back Cover To Clips (Right Seat-Back)
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Remove the recline cover (A).
1. Remove the screws.
2. Gently pull the recline cover to release the tabs (B).
Left seat-back

Fig 5: Identifying Left Seat-Back And Recline Cover Screws
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Right seat-back

Fig 6: Identifying Right Seat-Back And Recline Cover Screws
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Remove the center cover (A).
1. Remove the screws.
2. Gently pull the center cover to release the tabs (B).
Left seat-back

Fig 7: Identifying Left Seat-Back And Center Cover Screws
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Right seat-back

Fig 8: Identifying Right Seat-Back And Center Cover Screws
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Install the recline cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips and the tabs into place securely.