Seat Cushion Cover Replacement

Seat Cushion Cover Replacement

Special Tools Required

- KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014
*Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program, 888-424-6857

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

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers.
- Do not repair any tear or frayed spots of the seat cushion cover. If necessary, replace the seat cushion cover.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
- On the passenger's seat, do not touch the OPDS sensor in the seat-back pad, and keep it away from oil. Oil can corrode the sensor causing it to fail.

1. Remove the seat Removal and Replacement.

2. Remove the recline cover Seat Recline Cover Removal / Installation.

3. From under the seat cushion, release the hook strap(s) (A) of the seat-back cover (B) and the hooks (C) of the seat cushion cover (D) from the seat cushion frame spring.

Driver' seat





Passenger's seat





4. From under driver's seat cushion, detach the wire harness clips (A) , the seat heater connectors (with seat heater) (B) , and wire ties (C), then pull it to out side of the seat.

Driver' seat





5. From under the seat cushion, disconnect the side airbag connector (A) the ODS harness connectors (B) and the Seat heater connector (with Seat heater) (C), remove the wire ties (D), and detach the wire harness clips (E), then pull it outside of the seat.

Passenger's seat





6. Pull back the seat cushion cover (A) and the seat-back cover (B).






7. Remove the clip, then release the hook strips (A, B) from the seat cushion frame.

Driver's seat





Passenger's seat





8. From under the seat cushion, release the hook strips (A) from the seat cushion frame.





9. Release the hole (B) of the seat cushion cover (C) from the seat frame.

10. Remove the seat cushion cover/pad (A) and the silencer (B) from the seat frame (C).






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






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






13. 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 upholstery rings (A) you removed with new ones. Install them with commercially available upholstery ring pliers (B).
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips into place securely.
- Make sure the the seat heater harness (if equipped) are routed properly.