Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014*

*Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857

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.

Fold the seat-back rearward.
Pull the pivot bracket cover (A) away from the pivot bracket (B), and release the hook (C).

Fig 1: Identifying Pivot Bracket & Cover
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Fold the seat-back forward.
Remove the head restraint.
Remove the pivot bracket cover (A), and remove the E clip (B) from the center pivot (C).

Fig 2: Identifying Pivot Bracket Cover & Center Pivot E Clip
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Release the hook strip, and with seat-back loops, unzip the seat-back cover (see step 3 on REAR SEAT-BACK COVER REPLACEMENT ), then pull back the cover.
Pull back the seat-back pad (A), and remove the bolts.

Fig 3: Back Seat-Back Pad Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Remove the seat-back (A) from the seat cushion (B). If necessary, remove the bushing (C).

Fig 4: Identifying Seat-Back From Seat Cushion
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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.