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Rear Seat

Rear Seat Disassembly/Reassembly

Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *
* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program.

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

1. Fold the seat-back rearward.




2. Pull the pivot bracket cover (A) away from the pivot bracket (B), and release the hooks (C).
3. Fold the seat-back forward.
4. Remove the head restraint.




5. Remove the pivot bracket cover (A), and remove the E clip (B) from the center pivot (C).
6. Release the hook strip, and with seat-back loops, unzip the seat-back cover, then pull back the cover.




7. Pull back the seat-back pad (A), and remove the bolts.




8. Remove the seat-back (A) from the seat cushion (B). If necessary, remove the bushing (C).
9. Install the seat-back in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- To prevent wrinkles in the seat-back cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the hook strips.
- Replace the bushing and E clip.