Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement

Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement

Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *
* Available through the American 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 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 or damage the seat covers.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Remove the front seat.







2. Remove the recline cover (A).
1. Remove the recline knob (B).
2. Driver's seat: Pull back the cap (C) to release the hooks (D), and remove the snap ring (E), then remove the height handle (F).
3. Gently pull out the cover to detach the clip, and release the hooks (G).




3. Gently pull out the center cover (A) to detach the clip, and release the hooks (B).




4. Remove the seat belt lower anchor (A).







5. Release the clips and hook(s) (A) from the seat frame.







6. Remove the center anchor bolt (A), then remove the seat belt buckle (B).
7. Driver's seat: Release the clips.
8. Release the hooks (C) from the seat frame.







9. Release the hook springs (A), pull the seat cushion cover (B).
10. From under the seat cushion, release the hooks (C) from the seat cushion frame spring (D).
11. Release the hooks (E) from the seat cushion frame.
12. Passenger's seat: Release the clip (F).




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




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




15. 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 you removed with new ones (A). Install them with commercially available upholstery ring pliers (B).