Front Seat-Back Cover Replacement

Front Seat-back 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 of damage the seat covers.
- On the passenger's seat, do not touch the ODS sensor in the seat-back pad, and keep it away from oil. Oil can corrode the sensor causing it to fail.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Remove the front seat.
2. Remove the head restraint.
3. remove the seat belt lower anchor bolt.




4. Release the hook springs (A), pull the seat-back cover (B).




5. Release the velcro fasteners (A), and unzip the seat-back cover(B).
6. Pull the seat-back cover, and release the hook (C).




7. Release the hook(s) (A) from the seat frame.




8. Pinch the tabs on the ends of the head restraint guides (A), and remove them from the seat-back.




9. Using the appropriate trim tool, pry out on the front belt trim cap (A) to release the hooks (B), then remove the screws securing the shoulder front seat trim (C).




10. Release the front hook (A) and rear hook (B) of the reinforcing cloth (C) from the seat-back frame (D).




11. Passenger's seat: Remove the ODS unit cover (A), and disconnect the OPDS sensor connectors (B) from the ODS unit (C), and pull them in through the hole (D) in the seat frame.




12. Passenger's seat: Release the wire ties (A) fastening the OPDS sensor harnesses (B) to the seat-back frame spring(C).




13. Turn over the seat-back cover (A), then remove the screws securing the shoulder front seat cover (B).




14. Remove the seat-back cover/pad (A) from the seat-back frame (B).




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




16. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Reinitialize the ODS unit.
- To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat-back cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the clips, hooks, and hook strips.
- Replace any clips you removed with new ones (A). Install them with commercially available upholstery ring pliers (B).
- Make sure the side airbag harness and ODS subharness (passenger's seat) are routed properly.