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Second Row Seat-Back Cover Replacement

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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.
  • The left seat-back is shown; the right seat-back is similar.
  1. Remove the armrest (see SECOND ROW SEAT ARMREST REPLACEMENT  ).
  2. Separate the seat-back (see FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER REPLACEMENT  ).
  3. Remove the walk-out strap trim (A).
    1. Pry up the cap (B), and remove the screw.
    2. Remove the strap buttons (C).
    3. Lift the walk-out strap trim off the seat to release the hooks (D), then out through the walk-out strap (E).
      Fig 1: Identifying Walk-Out Strap Trim, Strap Buttons And Screw
      G06967902Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Unzip the bottom of the seat-back cover (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Unzip Bottom Of Seat-Back Cover
    G06967903Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Unzip the both sides of seat-back cover (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Unzip Both Sides Of Seat-Back Cover
    G06967904Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. If necessary, remove the push nut (A), then remove the walk-out strap (B).
    NOTE: Replace the push nut you removed with a new one.
    Fig 4: Identifying Walk-Out Strap And Push Nut
    G06967905Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Remove the head restraint.
  8. Pinch the tabs on the ends of the head restraint guides (A), and remove them from the seat-back.
    Fig 5: Identifying Head Restraint Guides
    G06967906Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Remove the seat-back cover/pad (A) from the seat-back frame (B).
    Fig 6: Removing Seat-Back Cover/Pad From Seat-Back Frame
    G06967907Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Pull back the edge of the seat-back cover all the way around, and release the upholstery rings (A), then remove the seat-back cover.
    Fig 7: Identifying Seat-Back Cover And Upholstery Rings
    G06967908Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Install the seat-back cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • To prevent wrinkles when installing the seat-back cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the upholstery rings and the hook strips.
    • Replace all of the upholstery rings (A) fastening the seat-back cover (B) to the pad wires (C) with new ones using commercially available upholstery ring pliers (D).
      Fig 8: Replacing Upholstery Rings Seat-Back Cover Using Commercially Available Upholstery Ring Pliers
      G06967909Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.