Front Seat Cushion Cover/Pad Replacement

Front Seat Cushion Cover/Pad 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.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Remove the front seat.
2. Passenger's seat: Remove these items:
- Front seat under tray (for some models)
- Subwoofer (for some models)
- Center table (for some models)
- Front seat recline cover, both side
- Front seat belt buckle

3. Detach the seat subharness clip (A), and remove the wire tie (B), then disconnect seat heater connector (C) on the front seat. Release the hook (D) from the seat cushion frame springs (E), then turn over the seat-back cover.






4. Release the seat cushion cover (A) from the seat cushion frame springs (B), then release the hook strips (C) from the seat frame (D).






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






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






7. Release the hooks (A) from under the seat cushion (B).






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






9. 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, hooks, and hook strips.
- Replace any clips (A) you removed with new ones.