Third Row Seat 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:

Take care not to scratch the interior trim or the body, or tear the seat covers.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

Raise both third row seats up, and secure them.
Remove the lower pivot cover (A).
1. Release the hooks (B) from the upper pivot cover (C).
2. Gently pull out the lower pivot cover to detach the clip.
  NOTE: The left lower pivot cover is shown; the right lower pivot cover is similar.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Upper/Lower Pivot Covers And Hooks
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Remove the center lower pivot cover (A).
1. Release the hooks (B) from the center upper pivot cover (C).
2. Gently pull out the center lower pivot cover to detach the clip (D, E).
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Center Upper Pivot Cover And Center Lower Pivot Cover
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Store both third row seats in the floor recess.
Pull the left upper pivot cover (A) to detach the clip and release the hook (B) from the shaft (C), then remove the pivot cover.
NOTE: The left upper pivot cover is shown; the right upper pivot cover is similar.

Fig 3: Identifying Left Upper Pivot Cover And Clip
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Pull the center upper pivot cover (A) to detach the clips, then remove the pivot cover.

Fig 4: Identifying Center Upper Pivot Cover To Clips
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Remove the upper pivot bolts.
Left third row seat

Fig 5: Left Third Row Seat And Upper Pivot Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Right third row seat

Fig 6: Right Third Row Seat And Upper Pivot Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Raise both third row seats up, and secure them.
Remove the lower pivot bolts.
Left third row seat

Fig 7: Left Third Row Seat And Lower Pivot Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Right third row seat

Fig 8: Right Third Row Seat And Lower Pivot Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Install the third row seat 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 hook into place securely.