Front Seat Recline Cover Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required

KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014*

*Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program, 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.

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.
When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.

Outer recline cover

Remove the front seat (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Pull back the cap (A) to release the hooks (B), and remove the screws, then remove the height handle (C).

Fig 1: Identifying Height Handle, Cap And Hooks
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Remove the outer recline cover (A).
1. Fold back the seat fully.
2. Remove the recline knob (B), and remove the screw.
3. Using a trim tool, release the hooks (C) of the outer cover from the recline inner cover (D).
4. Detach the clip and the hook (E) by pulling the outer cover back by hand.
5. Gently pull out the outer cover and remove it.
Driver's seat

Fig 2: Identifying Recline Inner Cover And Hook (Driver's Seat)
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Passenger's seat

Fig 3: Identifying Recline Inner Cover And Hook (Passenger's Seat)
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Center recline cover
Remove the center recline cover (A).
1. Using the trim tool, release the hooks (B) of the center cover from the recline inner cover (C).
2. Release the clip, then remove the center cover.
Fig 4: Identifying Center Recline Cover And Hooks
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Recline inner cover
Remove the front seat cushion cover/pad (see FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the front seat-back cover/pad (see FRONT SEAT-BACK COVER REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the recline inner cover (A).
1. Release the hooks (B) of the recline inner cover from the seat cushion frame.
2. Detach the coyer from the seat cushion frame tube (C), and remove the cover. Driver's outer recline inner cover
Fig 5: Identifying Seat Cushion Frame Tube And Hooks
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Driver's inner recline inner cover

Fig 6: Identifying Driver's Inner Recline Inner Cover
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Passenger's outer recline inner cover

Fig 7: Identifying Passenger's Outer Recline Inner Cover
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Passenger's inner recline inner cover

Fig 8: Identifying Passenger's Inner Recline Inner Cover
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When installing the inner cover, securely fit the hooks on the seat cushion frame first, then fit the holder of the cover on the seat cushion frame tube.