Front Seat Cover Replacement

Front Seat Cover Replacement

'00-03 models: SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures in the SRS section before performing repairs or service.

NOTE:
- '00-03 models: Seats with airbags are marked "SIDE AIRBAG" on the seat-back. Because the component parts (seat-back cover, cushion, etc.) of seats with and without airbags are different, make sure you install only the correct replacement parts.
- '00-03 models: Do not repair torn or frayed seat-back covers. If necessary, replace the seat-back cover.
- Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers.
- '00-03 models: Do not touch the OPDS sensor in the seat-back pad and keep it away from oils. Oils can corrode the sensor causing it to fail.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Seat-back Cover

1. Remove the front seat.




2. '99 model: Remove the seat-back heater harness from the seat cushion.
1. Disconnect the seat-back heater connector (A).
2. Release the hooks (B), and pull back the seat cushion cover (C).
3. Release the wire tie (D).
4. Pull out the harness (E).

3. Fold the seat-back forward.
4. Remove the back panel, 4-way power seat on '99 model, 4-way power seat on '00-03 models, 8-way power seat on '99-01 models, 8-way power seat on '02-03 models.




5. Driver's seat: Remove the clip (A), then remove the lumbar support knob (B).










6. Release the hooks (A, B, C), clips (D), and springs (E) (3.2 TL-S), then loosen the seat-back cover (F).




7. Pull out the headrest guides (A) while pinching the end of the guides, and remove them.







8. Pull back the edge of the seat-back cover all the way around, and release the clips (A) and fastener (B) (3.2TL-S), then remove the seat-back cover.
9. 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 hooks and clips.
- '99 model: Make sure the seat heater connector is connected properly, and the seat heater harness is routed properly.
- Replace any clips you removed with new ones. Install them with commercially available upholstery ring pliers.
- Use only original Acura replacement seat-back covers ('00-03 models).
- '00-03 models: Reinitialize the OPDS control unit.

Seat Cushion Cover

1. Remove the front seat.
2. Remove the seat cushion, 4-way power seat on '99 model, 4-way power seat on '00-03 models, 8-way power seat on '99-01 models, 8-way power seat on '02-03 models.
3. Remove the front cover from the seat cushion, 4-way power seat on '99 model, 4-way power seat on '00-03 models, 8-way power seat on '99-01 models, 8-way power seat on '02-03 models.




4. Release the clips (A) and hooks (B) from under the seat cushion, then loosen the seat cushion cover (C).







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




6. 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 and hooks.
- Replace any clips you removed with new ones (A). Install them with commercially available upholstery ring pliers (B).