Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement

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 or damage the seat covers.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
On the passenger's seat, do not touch the OPDS sensor in the seat-back pad, and keep it away from oil. Oil can corrode the sensor causing it to fail.
The driver's seat is shown; the passenger's seat is similar.

Remove the front seat (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the front seat recline cover (see FRONT SEAT RECLINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
From under the seat cushion, release the hooks (A) from the seat cushion frame spring (B). Pull the cushion cover (C) back, and release the Velcro fastener (D).

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Cushion Frame Spring And Cushion Cover
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Remove the clip, then release the hook strips (A, B) from the seat cushion frame.

Fig 2: Identifying Hook Strips And Seat Cushion Frame
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From under seat cushion, release the hook strips (A, B) from the seat cushion frame.

Fig 3: Removing Hook Strips From Seat Cushion Frame
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Remove the seat cushion cover/pad (A) from the seat frame (B).

Fig 4: Removing Seat Cushion Cover And Pad
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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 5: Releasing Clips
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Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- 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 (A) you removed with new ones.

Fig 6: Identifying Front Seat Clips Location

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