Recline Cover Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required

KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014*

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

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.

Outer recline cover

Remove the seat (see SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Driver's seat: Pull back the cap (A) to release the hooks (B), and remove the screws, then remove the height adjustment handle (C).

Fig 1: Pulling Back Cap To Releasing Hooks
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the outer recline cover (A).
1. Recline the seat-back fully.
2. Remove the recline knob (B), and remove the screw.
3. Using the appropriate trim tool, release the hooks (C) of the outer recline cover from the inner recline cover (D).
4. Detach the clip and hook (E) by pulling the outer recline cover back by hand.
5. Gently pull out the outer recline cover and remove it.
Driver's outer recline cover

Fig 2: Removing Driver's Outer Recline Cover
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Passenger's outer recline cover

Fig 3: Removing Passenger's Outer Recline Cover
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Center recline cover
Remove the center recline cover (A).
1. Using the appropriate trim tool, release the hooks (B) of the center recline cover from the inner recline cover (C).
2. Detach the clip, then remove the center recline cover.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Center Recline Cover
  Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Inner recline cover
Remove the inner recline cover (A).
1. Remove these items:
  - Seat cushion cover/pad (see SEAT CUSHION COVER REPLACEMENT )
  - Seat-back cover/pad (see SEAT-BACK COVER REPLACEMENT )
2. Detach the hooks (B), then remove the inner recline covers from the seat cushion frame pipe (C).
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Inner Recline Cover, Hooks And Seat Cushion Frame Pipe
  Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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 hooks into place securely.