Third Row Seat-Back Cover Replacement

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Special Tools Required

KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014*

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

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to tear or damage the seat covers.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

With armrest: Remove the armrest (see THIRD ROW SEAT ARMREST REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the third row seat (see THIRD ROW SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the third row seat recline cover (see THIRD ROW SEAT RECLINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
With armrest: Remove the armrest back panel (A).
1. Pull out the panel to release the hook strip (B) from the seat-back cover.
2. Release the hooks (C) from the seat-back frame.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Armrest Back Panel And Hook Strip
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Remove the walk-out strap trim (A).
1. Pry up the cap (B), and remove the screw.
2. Lift the walk-out strap trim off the seat to release the hooks (C), then out through the walk-out strap (D).
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Walk-Out Strap Trim, Cap And Screw
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Release the lower hook strip (A), and unzip the seat-back cover (B).
Left seat-back

Fig 3: Releasing Lower Hook Strip And Unzip Seat-Back Cover (Left Seat-Back)
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Right seat-back

Fig 4: Releasing Lower Hook Strip And Unzip Seat-Back Cover (Right Seat-Back)
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Detach the clip (right seat-back). Release the hook strips (A) from back of the seat-back.
Left seat-back (without armrest)

Fig 5: Identifying Left Seat-Back And Hook Strips (Without Armrest)
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Left seat-back (with armrest)

Fig 6: Identifying Left Seat-Back And Hook Strips (With Armrest)
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Right seat-back

Fig 7: Identifying Right Seat-Back And Hook Strips
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Pinch the tabs on the ends of the head restraint guides (A), and remove them from the seat-back.
Left seat-back

Fig 8: Identifying Left Seat-Back And Head Restraint Guides
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Right seat-back

Fig 9: Identifying Right Seat-Back And Head Restraint Guides
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Pass the straps (A) in the seat-back cover through each slot (B), then remove the seat-back cover/pad (C) from the seat-back frame (D).
Left seat-back

Fig 10: Removing Seat-Back Cover/Pad From Seat-Back Frame (Left Seat-Back)
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Right seat-back

Fig 11: Removing Seat-Back Cover/Pad From Seat-Back Frame (Right Seat-Back)
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Pull back the edge of the seat-back cover (A) all the way around, and release the upholstery rings (B), then remove the seat-back cover.
Left seat-back

Fig 12: Identifying Seat-Back Cover And Upholstery Rings (Left Seat-Back)
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Right seat-back

Fig 13: Identifying Seat-Back Cover And Upholstery Rings (Right Seat-Back)
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Install the seat-back cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- To prevent wrinkles when installing the seat-back cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the upholstery rings and the hook strips.
- Replace all of the upholstery rings (A) fastening the seat-back cover (B) to the pad wires (C) with new ones using commercially available upholstery ring pliers (D).
  
  Fig 14: Replacing Upholstery Rings Seat-Back Cover Using Commercially Available Upholstery Ring Pliers
  Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.