Front Seat Removal/Installation
Front Seat Removal/InstallationSpecial 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 scratch the body or tear the seat covers.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system (if equipped), then write down the audio presets.
2. Raise the steering column all the way up, and telescope it all the way in.
3. Slide the seat all the way forward, then remove the seat track end covers (A) from the back of both seat tracks.
4. '06-08 models passenger's: Detach the front seat belt latch plate (A).
1. Pull out the recline cover cap (B) to release the hooks (C), and remove the cap by pulling it up.
2. Push the top of the lock (D) into detach the latch plate from the lower anchor (E).
5. '06-08 models passenger's: Slide the seat all the way forward, detach the clips, and remove the right outer cover (A) and the left inner cover (B) from the back of the seat tracks.
6. Slide the seat to the rear, about half way so you can access the seat mounting bolts. On the driver's 8-way power seat, fully raise the seat.
7. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before removing the seat.
8. Remove the bolts securing the front seat (A).
9. '04-05 models: Lift up the front seat, then detach the harness clip (A), and disconnect the seat belt switch connector (B) on the passenger's manual seat, the power seat harness connector (C) on the driver's 8-way power and passenger's 4-way power seat, the seat heater connector (D) on the passenger's manual seat, the side airbag connector (E) on each type seat, and the OPDS unit connector (F) on the passenger's 4-way power and passenger's manual seat.
10. '06-08 models: Lift up the front seat, then detach the harness clips (A), and disconnect the power seat harness connector (B), the seat position sensor connector (C) on the driver's 8-way power seat, the side airbag connector (D), ODS unit connector (E), and seat weight sensor connectors (F) on the passenger's 4-way power seat.
11. With the help of an assistant, carefully remove the front seat through the front door opening.
12. Install the seat in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Apply medium strength type liquid thread lock to the seat mounting bolts before reinstallation.
- Tighten the seat mounting bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown. Slide the seat (A) all the way back and tighten (1) and (2), then slide it forward and tighten (3) and (4). The driver's seat is shown, the passenger's seat is similar.
- Tighten the bolts by hand first, then tighten them to specification with a torque wrench.
- '06-08 models passenger's: Before attaching the front seat belt lower anchor (B), make sure there are no twists or kinks in the belts. Insert the latch plate (C) into the lower anchor, and be sure the lower anchor is locked securely.
- Make sure each connector is plugged in properly.
- Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
- Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system (if equipped), then enter the audio presets.
- Set the clock (on vehicles without navigation).
