Front Seat-back Cover Replacement

Special Tools Required 

• KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *
• Trim pad remover. Snap-on A177A or equivalent, commercially available

* Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program, call 888-424-6857

SRS components are located in this area Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before doing repairs or service

Do the OPDS sensor initialization (see ODS UNIT INITIALIZATION ) after front passenger's seat-back cover replacement

1. Remove the front seat (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
2. Release the hooks on the elastic strap (A) from the seat cushion frame springs (B), then pull out the back panel undercover (C)
   Fig 1: Releasing Hooks On Elastic Strap From Seat Cushion Frame Springs

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3. Insert a trim pad remover between the bottom of the back panel (A) and the seat frame until it squarely engages one of the clips Gently pry on the clip until it detaches from the seat frame Repeat for the other clip Gently pull the back panel back to release the hooks (B), then pull the panel down to release the hooks (C)
   NOTE:

   • The clips usually break during removal Always replace the clips with new ones
   • Detach the clips and the hooks in numbered sequence as shown
   • Take care not damage the seat-back panel or the clip mounting pads
   Fig 2: Pulling Back Panel Back To Releasing Hooks
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4. Release the Velcro fasteners (A) and the hook strips (B), then loosen the seat-back cover (C)
   Fig 3: Identifying Velcro Fasteners, Hook Strips And Seat-Back Cover

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5. Disconnect the seat-back heater connector (A), and detach the harness clip (B)
   Fig 4: Identifying Seat-Back Heater Connector And Harness Clip

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6. Release airbag attachment wire A and airbag attachment wire B from the seat-back frame (C)
   Fig 5: Releasing Airbag Attachment Wire From Seat-Back Frame

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7. Passenger's seat Remove the ODS unit cover (A)
   1. -1 Turn over the seat-back cover (B) and the pad (C) as needed
   2. -2 Release the cover from the lower hooks (D)
   3. -3 Pull the cover upward to release it from the upper hook(E)
   Fig 6: Identifying Seat-Back Cover And Pad
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8. Passenger's seat Disconnect the OPDS sensor connectors (F)
9. Passenger's seat Detach the harness clips (A) fastening the OPDS sensor harnesses (B), and release the wire harness from the harness holder (C)
   Fig 7: Identifying Harness Clips, OPDS Sensor Harnesses And Harness Holder

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10. Pinch the tabs on the ends of the head restraint guides (A), and remove them from the seat-back
    Fig 8: Pinching Tabs On Ends Of Head Restraint Guides

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11. Remove the seat-back cover/pad (A) from the seat-back frame (B)
    Fig 9: Removing Seat-Back Cover/Pad From Seat-Back Frame

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12. Pull back the edge of the seat-back cover (A) all the way around, and release the clips (B), and the Velcro fasteners (C), then remove the seat-back cover.
    Fig 10: Releasing Seat-Back Cover Clips And Velcro Fasteners

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13. Remove airbag attachment wire B from the outside reinforcing cloth (C) Pull airbag attachment wire A out through loop (D) of the inside reinforcing cloth (E). Remove airbag attachment wires A and B
    Fig 11: Identifying Airbag Attachment Wire, Outside Reinforcing Cloth And Reinforcing Cloth

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14. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items
    • To prevent wrinkles when installing seat-back cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the clips, the hooks, and the hook strips
    • Before installing the seat-back cover, make sure airbag attachment wires A, B are installed in the reinforcing clothes (C) correctly
    • Replace any clips (D) you removed with new ones
    • Reinstall airbag attachment wires A, B securely to the seat-back frame as shown
    • Use only original Acura replacement seat-back covers
    • Make sure the side airbag harness and the seat wire harnesses are routed properly
    Fig 12: Installing Seat-Back Cover

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