Removal and Replacement

Seat 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 and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.

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

NOTE:

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

1. Do the 12 volt battery terminal disconnection procedure Procedures, then wait at least 3 minutes before removing the seat.

2. Adjust the steering column to the full tilt up position, and to the full telescopic in position.

3. Passenger's seat: Remove the passenger's seat belt lower anchor.

4. Slide the seat about half way to the rear so you can access the seat mounting bolts. If you remove the manual height adjustable seat, fully raise the seat.

5. Detach the fastener (A), then remove the bolts.






6. Lift up the seat, then detach the harness clips (A) of the floor wire harness (B), and disconnect the seat belt buckle switch connector (C), the side airbag connector (D), the seat heater wire harness connector (with seat heater) (E), and driver's seat position sensor (F). On the passenger's seat, disconnect the ODS unit harness connector (G).

Driver's seat





Passenger's seat





7. Remove the head restraint (A).

1. Spread apart the gap between the head restraint trim (B) and the seat-back (C), and pull up the head restraint a little by pressing the release tab (D) of the head restraint guide (E).

2. Detach the magnet (F) from the seat-back side strap (G), and pull it out from the head restraint side strap (H).

3. Pull out the head restraint from the head restraint guide.





8. With the help of an assistant, carefully remove the seat through the door opening.

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

- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- When reinstalling the head restraint, connect the seat-back side strap through the head restraint side strap, then attach the magnet.
- Tighten the seat mounting bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown. Slide the seat all the way back and tighten (1) and (2), then slide it forward and tighten (3) and (4).
- Make sure each connector is plugged in properly.
- Push the clips into place securely.
- Tighten the bolts by hand first, then tighten them to specification with a torque wrench.
- Do the 12 volt battery terminal reconnection procedure Procedures.

Driver's seat





Passenger's seat