Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement

Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement

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

4-door Passenger's Seat (4-way Power Seat)

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

NOTE: Calibrate the ODS unit after any of the these actions:
- Front passenger's seat replacement (including any seat components).
- Replacement of the seat weight sensors.
- After a vehicle collision.

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

1. Remove the front seat.
2. Remove the screw, and release the hook (A), the tabs (B), and the pin (C), then remove the front cover (D).






3. Remove the recline cover (A).
1. Remove the screw, and detach the clip.
2. Detach the tabs (B).
3. Pull up the cover, then release the hook (C) and the tab (D).
4. Remove the recline inner upper cover (E).
5. Disconnect the power seat adjustment switch connector (F).






4. Remove the center cover (A).
1. Remove the screw.
2. Detach the tabs (B).
3. Pull up the cover, then release the tab (C).






5. From under the seat cushion, release the elastic strap (A) from the seat cushion frame springs (B), then pull the under cover (C) of the back cover back.






6. Disconnect the seat-back heater connector (A) and detach the harness clip (B). Pry up the hooks (C) of the harness holder (D), then release the holder from the seat cushion frame spring (E).






7. Release the Velcro fasteners (A), then pull back the harness holder covers (B) fastening the side airbag harness (C) and the seat wire harness (D).






8. Gently pull out the center inner cover (A) as needed, and release the seat cushion cover (B) from the seat cushion frame (C).






9. Release the hook strips (A) from both sides of the seat cushion frame.






10. Release the hook strips (A) from under the seat cushion.






11. Remove the seat cushion cover/pad (A) from the seat frame (B).






12. Release the hooks (A) from under the seat cushion (B).






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






14. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat-back cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the clips, the hooks, and the hook strips.
- Replace any clips (A) you removed with new ones.