Front Seat-back Cover Replacement
Front Seat-back Cover Replacement
Special Tools Required
- KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014
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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 OPDS sensor initialization after front passenger's seat-back cover replacement.
- '07 model: OPDS unit OPDS Unit Initialization
- '08-10 models: ODS unit Programming and Relearning
NOTE:
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
- Seats with a side airbag have a "SIDE AIRBAG" label on the seat-back. Because the component parts (seat-back cover, cushion, etc.) of seats with and without airbags are different, make sure you install only the correct replacement parts.
- Do not repair any tears or frayed spots of the seat-back cover. If necessary, replace the seat-back cover.
- Take care not to tear or damage the seat covers.
- On the passenger's seat, do not touch the OPDS sensor in the seat-back pad, and keep it away from oil.
Oil can corrode the sensor causing it to fail.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove the front seat Front Seat Removal/Installation.
2. Remove the head restraint.
3. Remove the armrest Front Seat Armrest Replacement.
4. If equipped, remove the clip (A), then remove the lumbar support knob (B).
5. Pry off the caps (A). Remove the screws, then remove the grab handle (B).
6. From under the seat cushion, release the hook springs (A) and the seat cushion cover (B) from the seat cushion frame spring (C), then pull back the cover, and release the wire tie(s) (D). Disconnect the recline motor subharness connector (E), and if equipped, the seat-back heater connector (F) on the driver's 8-way power seat. Disconnect the OPDS/ODS unit connector (G) on the passenger's seat, and detach the harness clip(s) (H).
Driver's seat (manual height adjustable seat) ('07 model)
Driver's seat (manual height adjustable seat) ('08-10 models)
Driver's seat (8-way power seat) ('07 model)
Driver's seat (8-way power seat) ('08-10 models)
Passenger's seat (manual seat)
Passenger's seat (4-way power seat)
7. '07 model: Release the lower hook (A), and remove the hook covers (B) from inside of the seat-back (C).
8. '07 model: Release the hooks (A), then pull back the seat-back cover (B).
9. '08-09 models: Release the lower hook (A), and the fasteners (B) from side of the seat-back (C).
10. Release the hook strips (A), then loosen the seat-back cover (B).
'07 model
'08-10 models
11. Pull out the recline motor subharness (A) (power seats), the seat-back heater harness (B) (for some driver's seats), the side airbag harness (C), and the OPDS harness (D) (passenger's seat) through the harness guides (E).
Driver's seat
Passenger's seat ('07 model)
Passenger's seat ('08-10 models)
12. Release airbag attachment wire A and airbag attachment wire B from the seat-back frame (C).
13. Pinch the tabs on the ends of the head restraint guides (A), and remove them from the seat-back.
'07 model
'08-10 models
14. From the back of the seat-back, pass both lower retainers (A) through the slots in the seat-back pad. For some '07 models, release all of the upholstery rings (B).
'07 model
'08-10 models
15. Remove the seat-back cover/pad (A) from the seat frame (B).
16. Pull back the edge of the seat-back cover all the way around, and release the upholstery rings (A), then remove the seat-back cover.
Driver's seat
Passenger's seat ('07 model)
Passenger's seat ('08-10 models)
17. Install the seat-back 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 upholstery rings, the hooks, and the hook strips.
- Reinstall airbag attachment wire A and airbag attachment wire B of the reinforcing cloth (C) securely.
- Replace all of the upholstery rings (D) fastening the seat-back cover (E) and the pad wire (F) with new ones using commercially available upholstery ring pliers (G).
- Use only original Honda replacement seat-back covers.
- If equipped, make sure the recline motor harness, the side airbag harness, the seat-back heater harness, and the OPDS sensor harness (passenger's seat) are routed properly.
