Front Seat Cushion Cover/Pad Replacement

Front Seat Cushion Cover/Pad Replacement

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 Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.

- Do the ODS unit initialization Programming and Relearning after front passenger's seat replacement.

NOTE:

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

1. Remove the front seat Front Seat Removal/Installation.

2. Passenger's seat: Remove these items:

- Front seat under tray (for some models) Front Seat Under Tray Replacement
- Subwoofer (for some models) Speaker Test/Replacement
- Center table (for some models) Front Seat Center Table Replacement
- Front seat recline cover, both side Front Seat Recline Cover Removal/Installation
- Front seat belt buckle Front Seat Belt Replacement

3. Detach the seat subharness clip (A), and remove the wire tie (B), then disconnect seat heater connector (C) and harness clip (D) on the front seat. Release the elastic strap (E) or strap (F) from the seat cushion frame springs (G), then turn over the seat-back cover.

Passenger's seat





Driver's seat (manual seat)





Driver's seat (8-way power seat)





4. Release the seat cushion cover (A) from the seat cushion frame springs (B), then release the hook strips (C) from the seat frame (D).






5. Remove the clip, then release the hook strips (A, B) from the seat frame (C).






6. Remove the seat cushion/pad (A) from the seat frame (B).






7. Release the hooks (A) from under the seat cushion (B).






8. Pull back the edge of the seat cushion cover (A) all the way around, and release the clips (B), then remove the seat cushion cover.






9. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat-back cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the clips, the hooks, and the hook strips.
- Replace any clips (A) you removed with new ones.