Front Seat Frame Removal / Installation

Front Seat Frame Removal/Installation

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.

- Check the operation of the driver's seat position sensor after any of these actions Driver's Seat Position Sensor Operation Check:
- Driver's seat position sensor replacement
- Cover plate (front side of driver's seat slide rail) replacement
- Do the seat weight sensor initialization after front passenger's seat frame replacement.

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to tear or damage the seat covers.
- Use the appropriate tool from KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
- If the side airbag has deployed, replace the seat frame and related parts listed for side airbag deployment Service and Repair.

Driver's seat

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

2. Remove these items:

- Front seat-back cover/pad Service and Repair
- Front seat cushion cover/pad Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement
- With ventilation seat, front seat ventilation blower motor/duct Service and Repair
- Seat belt buckle Front Seat Belt Replacement
- Side airbag Side Airbag Replacement

3. Remove the clip, and release the hooks (A), then remove the upper rail outer cover (B).






4. Remove the recline inner cover (A) and the center inner cover (B) from the seat frame (C).






5. Remove the clip, then remove the rear inner cover (A).





6. 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 clips into place securely.

Passenger's seat

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

2. Remove these items:

- Front seat-back cover/pad Service and Repair
- Front seat cushion cover/pad Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement
- With ventilation seat, front seat ventilation blower motor/duct Service and Repair
- Seat belt buckle Front Seat Belt Replacement
- Side airbag Side Airbag Replacement
- ODS unit ODS Unit Replacement

3. Remove the recline inner cover (A) and the center inner cover (B) from the seat frame (C).






4. Remove the clip, then remove the rear inner cover (A).





5. 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 clips into place securely.