Front 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

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

Remove the front seat (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
From under the seat cushion, release the elastic strap (A) from the seat cushion frame springs (B), then pull back the undercover (C) of the seat-back cover.
Driver's seat

Fig 1: Releasing Driver's Seat Elastic Strap From Seat Cushion Frame Springs
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Passenger's seat (4-way power seat)

Fig 2: Releasing Passenger's Seat Elastic Strap From Seat Cushion Frame Springs (4-Way Power Seat)
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Passenger's seat (manual seat)

Fig 3: Releasing Passenger's Seat Elastic Strap From Seat Cushion Frame Springs (Manual Seat)
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From under the seat cushion (A), detach the connector clip (B) and the harness clip (C). Pry up the hooks (D) of the harness holders (E), then release them from the seat cushion frame springs (F).
Driver's seat

Fig 4: Prying Up Hooks Of Harness Holders (Driver's Seat)
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Passenger's seat

Fig 5: Prying Up Hooks Of Harness Holders (Passenger's Seat)
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Release the bottom hooks (A), and unzip the seat-back cover (B).

Fig 6: Releasing Bottom Hooks And Unzip Seat-Back Cover
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Release the hook strips (A), then loosen the seat-back cover (B).

Fig 7: Identifying Hook Strips And Seat-Back Cover
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Pull out the side airbag harness (A) out through the hole (B) in the seat-back cover. Disconnect the seat-back heater connector (C) (for some models) and detach the harness clips (D).

Fig 8: Pulling Side Airbag Harness Through Hole In Seat-Back Cover
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Release airbag attachment wire A and airbag attachment wire B from the seat-back frame (C).

Fig 9: Releasing Airbag Attachment Wire From Seat-Back Frame
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Passenger's seat: Remove the ODS unit cover (A).
1. Turn over the seat-back cover/pad (B) as needed.
2. Release the hooks (C).
  
  Fig 10: Turning Seat-Back Cover And Pad
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Passenger's seat: Disconnect the OPDS sensor connectors (D).
Passenger's seat: Detach the harness clips (A) fastening the OPDS sensor harnesses (B), and release the holder (C).

Fig 11: Identifying OPDS Sensor Harnesses, Release Holder And Harness Clips
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Pinch the tabs on the ends of the head restraint guides (A), and remove them from the seat-back.

Fig 12: Pinching Tabs On Ends Of Head Restraint Guides And Seat-Back
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Remove the seat-back cover/pad (A) from the seat-back frame (B).

Fig 13: Removing Seat-Back Cover/Pad From Seat-Back Frame
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Pull back the edge of the seat-back cover (A) all the way around, and release the upholstery rings (B), then remove the seat-back cover.

Fig 14: Pulling Back Edge Of Seat-Back Cover
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Remove airbag attachment wire B from the outside reinforcing cloth (C). Pull airbag attachment wire A out through loop (D) of the inside reinforcing cloth (E). Remove airbag attachment wires A and B.

Fig 15: Identifying Airbag Attachment Wires And Outside Reinforcing Cloth
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Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- To prevent wrinkles when installing seat-back cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the clips, the hooks, and the hook strips.
- Before installing the seat-back cover, make sure airbag attachment wires A, B are installed in the reinforcing cloths (C) correctly.
- Replace all of the upholstery rings (D) fastening the seat-back cover (E) and the pad wire (F) with new ones using commercially available upholstery ring pliers (G).
- Reinstall airbag attachment wires A, B securely to the seat-back frame as shown.
- Use only original Honda replacement seat-back covers.
- Make sure the side airbag harness and the seat wire harnesses are routed properly.
- Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.
  
  Fig 16: Installing Airbag Attachment Wires To Seat-Back Frame
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  Fig 17: Identifying Upholstery Rings, Seat-Back Cover And Pad Wire
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