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Front Seat Cover Replacement

Front Seat Cover Replacement

- For '02-04 models: SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions and procedures before performing repairs or service.
- For '03-04 models: The operation of the driver's seat position sensor must be checked after any of these actions
- Driver's seat position sensor replacement
- Cover plate (front side of driver's seat slide rail) replacement

- For '03-04 models: The front passenger's weight sensor (SWS) unit must be calibrated after any of the these actions.
- Front passenger's seat replacement (including any seat components)
- Replacement of the seat weight sensors
- Replacement of the seat weight sensor unit

NOTE:
- With side airbag ('02-04 models): Seats with a side airbag have a "Side Airbag" label on the seat-back. Because the component parts (seat-back cover, cushion, etc.) of seats with and without airbags are different, make sure you install only the correct replacement parts.
- With side airbag ('02-04 models): Do not repair any tears or frayed spots of the seat-back cover. If necessary, replace the seat-back cover.
- Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers.
- With side airbag ('02-04 models): Do not touch the OPDS sensor in the seat-back pad. Keep the sensor free from grease, oils and moisture, as they can damage the sensor. Oils can corrode the sensor, and cause it to malfunction.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Seat-back Cover




1. Release the zipper (A) and pull back the armrest cover (B) Remove the armrest center pin (C), armrest (D), and armrest pins (E).




2. Pry off the caps (A) and remove the screws (B or C) using a Torx T30 bit. Then remove the grab handle.




3. If equipped, remove the clip (A), then remove the lumbar support knob (B).
4. Fold the seat-back forward.




5. For '99-O1 models: Release the hook (A), and fold back the edge of the seat-back cover (B) all the way around.




6. For '02-04 models: Release the hook (A), and unzip the seat-back cover (B), then fold it back.




7. For '02-04 models: On the passenger's seat, release all of the inside springs (A).




8. For some 02-04 models: If equipped with side airbag, release the hooks (A) of the reinforcing cloth (B) from the seat-back frame (C).







9. Fold back the edge of the seat-back cover (A) all the way around, then release the clips (A).




10. For '99-01 models: Release all the clips (A) fastening the seat-back cover (B) and frame wire (C).




11. Lift and pull out the release button (A), and remove the screw (B), then remove the headrest guide (C).
12. Remove the seat back cover (D).




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 hook, clips and inside springs.
- Replace any clips (A) you removed with new ones using commercially available upholstery ring pliers (B).
- With side airbag ('02-04 models): Use only original Honda replacement seat-back covers.

Seat Cushion Cover

1. Remove the front seat.
2. Remove the seat cushion, 8-way power without side airbag, 8-way power with side airbag, manual height adjustable without side airbag ('01 model) , manual height adjustable with side airbag ('02 model) , manual height adjustable ('03-04 models), manual without side airbag, manual with side airbag, manual ('03-04 models).




3. Release the clips (A) and hooks (B) from under the seat cushion, then loosen the seat cushion cover (C).







4. 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).




5. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat cushion cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the clips and hooks.
- Replace any clips (A) you removed with new ones using commercially available upholstery ring pliers (B).
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