Front Seat Removal / Installation

Front Seat 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.

Do the ODS unit initialization ODS Unit Initialization after front passenger's seat replacement.

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective to prevent damage.
- Take care not to scratch the body or tear the seat covers.
- Use the appropriate tool from KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

1. Adjust the steering column to the full tilt up position, and the full telescopic in position.

2. Slide the front seat forward fully. Carefully pry up on the bottom edge of the anchor cover (A) to release the hooks (B) and the tab (C), then remove the cover by pulling it upward.

Driver's seat





Passenger's seat





3. Remove the lower anchor bolt (A).






4. Remove the seat track outer end covers (A) and the seat track inner end covers (B) from the back of both seat tracks.






5. Remove the seat mounting bolts from back of the front seat.






6. Slide the front seat rearward fully, and remove the seat mounting bolts.





7. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure, then wait at least 3 minutes before removing the seat.

8. Lift up the front seat, then detach the harness clips (A), and disconnect the seat wire harness connector (B), the side airbag connector (C), the seat position sensor connector (D), and disconnect the ODS unit connector (E) on the passenger's seat.

Driver's seat





Passenger's seat





9. With help of an assistant, carefully remove the front seat through the front door opening.

10. Install the seat in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- Apply medium strength 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 all the way back and tighten (1) and (2), then slide it forward and tighten (3) and (4).
- Make sure each connector is plugged in properly.
- Tighten the bolts by hand first, then tighten them to the specified torque.
- Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure.
- Before installing the anchor bolt, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt.
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.

Driver's seat





Passenger's seat