Front Seat-Back Cover

Front Seat-back Cover Replacement

Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *
* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program

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

NOTE:
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.
- Take care not to tear the seams of damage the seat covers.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Remove the seat-back.
2. Remove the head restraint.




3. Detach the clips and hooks (A) By pulling the bottom of the back panel (B) back, then gently pull down the panel to release the hooks (C) from the seat-back frame, and remove the panel.




4. Release the hooks (A), then loosen the seat-back cover (B).







5. Pull the recline motor harness (A), seat-back heater harness (B), side airbag harness (C) and the OPDS harness (D) (passenger's seat) out through the holes (E) in the seat-back cover.




6. Passenger's: Release the hooks (A) then turn over the seat back cover (B). Detach the hooks (C), then remove the OPDS unit cover (D). Disconnect the OPDS unit sensor connectors (E), then release the harness band (F).




7. Pull out the duct (A) from seat-back pad (B).




8. Release the front hook (A) and rear hook (B) of the reinforcing cloth (C) from seat-back frame (D).




9. Pull out the head restraint guides (A) while pinching the tabs on the end of the guides, and remove them.




10. Remove the seat-back cover (A) and seat-back pad (B) from the seat-back frame C).




11. Pass both lower retainers (A) through the slots in the seat-back pad.




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




13. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Reinitialize the OPDS control unit.
- 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 you removed with new ones (A). Install them with commercially available upholstery ring pliers (B).
- Reinstall the front hook (C) and rear hook (D) of the reinforcing cloth (E) securely.
- Use only original Acura replacement seat-back covers.
- Make sure the recline motor harness, side airbag harness, seat-back heater harness, and OPDS unit harness (passenger's seat) are routed properly.