Driver's Seat

Check the operation of the driver's seat position sensor after any of these actions (see DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION SENSOR OPERATION CHECK ):

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Apply oil to the pivot portions of the slide locks.
Apply multipurpose grease to the sliding portions of the seat tracks.
If the side airbag has deployed, replace the seat frame and related parts with new ones (see COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/INSPECTION AFTER DEPLOYMENT ).
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
Take care not to tear or damage the seat covers.

Remove the seat (see SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove these items:
- Recline covers (see RECLINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Seat belt buckle (see SEAT BELT BUCKLES )
- Seat-back cover/pad (see SEAT-BACK COVER REPLACEMENT )
- Seat cushion cover/pad (see SEAT CUSHION COVER REPLACEMENT )
- Side airbag module (see SIDE AIRBAG REPLACEMENT )
- Driver's seat position sensor (see INSTALLATION )
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Seat Frame - Driver's Seat
  Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Detach the clip, then remove the upper rail inner cover (A) and the upper rail outer cover (B).
Upper rail inner cover

Fig 2: Identifying Upper Rail Inner Cover With Clip
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Upper rail outer cover

Fig 3: Identifying Upper Rail Outer Cover With Clip
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the new seat frame 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 clip into place securely.