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.

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures 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 replacement
- Cover plate (front side of driver's seat slide rail) replacement

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

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

1. Remove the front seat.
2. Remove the front seat belt buckle.
3. Pull back the cap (A) to release the hooks (B), and remove the screws, then remove the height adjuster handle (C).






4. Remove the recline cover (A).
1. Remove the recline knob (B) and the screw.
2. Gently pull out the cover, then detach the clip, and release the hooks (C).






5. Gently pull out the center cover (A), then detach the clip, and release the hooks (B). Driver's seat is shown; passenger's seat is similar.






6. From under the seat cushion, detach the side airbag connector clip (A).









7. Release the hooks (B) from the seat cushion frame spring (C). Remove the wire tie (D) and pull the side airbag harness (E) out through slits (F) in the seat cushion cover (G). Turn over the seat cushion cover, and release the hooks (H).
8. Pull the side airbag harness (A) out through the loop (B).






9. Release the hook strips (A, B) from the seat frame.






10. Release the hook (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-back cover all the way around, and release the clips (A), then remove the seat-back cover.






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.