Front Seat

Front Seat Disassembly/Reassembly

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 or damage the seat covers.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Remove the front seat:
- Driver's seat.
- Passenger's seat.







2. Remove the recline cover (A).
1. Passenger's seat: Slide the front seat forward fully.
2. Remove the recline knob (B).
3. Remove the screw (C) on the passenger's seat, and release the rear clip (D) on each side seat.
4. Gently pull out the front of the cover to detach the clip (E), and release the hook(s) (F).







3. Release the clip (A), gently pull out the center cover (B) to detach the clip (C), and release the hook (D), then remove the cover.




4. If necessary, detach the clip, then remove the inner seat weight sensor rail cover (A).







5. Disconnect and/or detach the side airbag connector clip (A) on each side seat, and the ODS subharness connectors (B) on the passenger's seat. Disconnect the slide cable (C). Release the hook springs (D), and remove the wire tie(s) (E), then pull the harness guide (F) back.




6. Passenger's seat: Disconnect the rear seat access rod (A).




7. Remove the bolts, then separate the seat-back (A) and the seat cushion (B).

8. Reassemble the front seat in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Apply multipurpose grease to the moving portions of the seat tracks.
- Replace the wire ties with new ones.
- Check for damaged or stress-whitened clips, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.
- Make sure the slide cables on both side seats and the rear seat access rod on the passenger's seat are connected securely.