Front Seat Cushion Cover/Pad Replacement

Front Seat Cushion Cover/Pad Replacement

Special Tools Required

- KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014
*Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program; 888-424-6857

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:

- 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.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Remove the front seat Front Seat Removal/Installation.

2. Remove the screw and release the hooks (A) and the tab (B), then remove the front cover (C).

NOTE: The driver's seat is shown; the passenger's seat is similar.






3. Driver's seat: Remove the recline cover (A).

1. Remove the screw and detach the hooks (B).

2. Pull up the cover, then detach the hooks (C).

3. Disconnect the power seat adjustment switch connector (D), and the lumbar support switch connector (E).





4. Passenger's seat: Remove the recline cover (A).

1. Remove the screw and detach the hooks (B).

2. Pull up the cover, then detach the hooks (C).

3. Disconnect the power seat adjustment switch connector (D).





5. Driver's seat: Remove the center cover (A).

1. Remove the screw.

2. Detach the tabs (B).

3. Gently pull up the cover, then release the tab (C).





6. Passenger's seat: Remove the center cover (A).

1. Detach the tabs (B).

2. Gently pull up the cover, then release the tab (C).





7. Remove the seat belt buckle Front Seat Belt Replacement.

8. Driver's seat: Disconnect the power seat control unit connectors (A, B) and remove the screws, then remove the power seat control unit (C).






9. From under the seat cushion, release the hooks (A) from the seat cushion frame (B).

NOTE: Passenger's seat is shown; driver's seat is similar.






10. From under the seat cushion, release the elastic strap (A) from the seat cushion frame spring (B).

NOTE: Passenger's seat is shown; driver's seat is similar.






11. From the under the seat, detach the harness clip (A) and disconnect the seat cushion heater connector (B). Detach the connector clip, and pull it to outside of the seat. Release the hook (C) from the seat cushion frame.









12. Remove the back cover Front Seat-back Cover/Pad Replacement.

13. Release the Velcro fasteners (A), then pull back the harness holder covers (B) fastening the side airbag harness (C) and the seat wire harness (D).






14. Release the hooks (A) from both sides of the seat cushion frame.

NOTE: Driver's seat is shown, passenger's seat is similar.






15. Remove the seat cushion cover/pad (A) from the seat frame (B).

NOTE: Driver's seat is shown, passenger's seat is similar.






16. Pull back the edge of the seat-back cover all the way around, and release the clips (A), then remove the seat-back cover (B).






17. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat cushion cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the clips, the hooks, and the hook strips.
- Replace any clips (A) you removed with new ones.