Front Seat Frame Replacement

Front Seat Frame Replacement

Special Tools Required

- KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014
*Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857

Driver's Seat

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 Testing and Inspection after driver's seat position sensor replacement.

NOTE:

- If the side airbag has deployed, replace the seat frame and related parts with new ones Service and Repair.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

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
- Seat belt buckle
- Side airbag Side Airbag Replacement

3. Detach the clips (A, B), then remove the upper rail outer cover (C).






4. Detach the clip, then remove the upper rail inner cover (A).






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





6. Install the 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

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 front passenger's weight sensor initialization after front passenger's seat frame replacement.

NOTE:

- If the side airbag has deployed, replace the seat frame and related parts with new ones Service and Repair.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

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
- ODS unit Service and Repair
- Seat belt buckle
- Side airbag Side Airbag Replacement

3. Detach the clip, then remove the upper rail outer cover (A).






4. Detach the clip, then remove the upper rail inner cover (A).






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





6. Install the 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.