SEAT SYSTEM

• HEADINGS
  • Component Location Index
  • Front Seat Removal/Installation
  • Front Seat Disassembly/Reassembly - Passenger's Manual
    • '04-05 Models
  • Front Seat Disassembly/Reassembly - Passenger's 4-Way Power
    • '05-08 Models
  • Front Seat Disassembly/Reassembly - Driver's 8-Way Power
  • Front Seat Linkage Disassembly/Reassembly - Passenger's 4-Way Power
    • '05 Model
    • '06-08 Models
  • Front Seat Linkage Disassembly/Reassembly - Driver's 8-Way Power
    • '04-05 Models
    • '06-08 Models
  • Front Seat Recline Motor Replacement
    • Driver's 8-Way Power Seat/Passenger's 4-Way Power Seat
  • Front Seat Lumbar Support Replacement
    • Driver's 8-Way Power Seat
  • Front Seat Cover Replacement
    • Seat-back Cover
    • Seat Cushion Cover
  • Rear Seat Removal/Installation
  • Rear Seat-back Latch Replacement
  • Rear Seat-back Lock Cylinder Replacement
  • Rear Seat Armrest Replacement
  • Rear Seat-back Cover Replacement
  • Rear Seat Side Bolster Cover Replacement
  • Rear Seat Cushion Cover Replacement
• FIGURES
  • Fig. 1: Identifying Seats Components
  • Fig. 2: Identifying Passenger's Manual Seat Track End Covers ('04-05 Models)
  • Fig. 3: Identifying Driver's 8-Way Power Seat Track End Covers
  • Fig. 4: Identifying Front seat Belt Latch Plate ('06-08 Models Passenger's)
  • Fig. 5: Removing Right Outer Cover Inner Cover From Back Of Seat Tracks ('06-08 Models Passenger's)
  • Fig. 6: Removing Left Outer Cover Inner Cover From Back Of Seat Tracks ('06-08 Models Passenger's)
  • Fig. 7: Identifying Bolts Securing Front Seat
  • Fig. 8: Identifying Passenger's Manual Seat ('04-05 Models)
  • Fig. 9: Identifying Passenger's 4-Way Power Seat ('05 Model)
  • Fig. 10: Identifying Driver's 8-Way Power Seat ('04-05 Models)
  • Fig. 11: Identifying Passenger's 4-Way Power Seat ('06-08 Models)
  • Fig. 12: Identifying Driver's 8-Way Power Seat ('06-08 Models)
  • Fig. 13: Identifying Seat Mounting Bolts Tightening Sequence W/Torque Specification
  • Fig. 14: Identifying Front Seat Belt Lower Anchor Installation ('06-08 Models Passenger's)
  • Fig. 15: Identifying Front Seat Disassembly/Reassembly - Passenger's Manual
  • Fig. 16: Identifying Front Seat Disassembly/Reassembly - Passenger's 4-Way Power ('05-08 Models)
  • Fig. 17: Identifying Front Seat Disassembly/Reassembly - Driver's 8-Way Power
  • Fig. 18: Identifying Front Seat Linkage Disassembly/Reassembly - Passenger's 4-Way Power W/Torque Specification ('05 Model)
  • Fig. 19: Identifying Front Seat Linkage Disassembly/Reassembly - Passenger's 4-Way Power W/Torque Specifications. ('06-08 Models)
  • Fig. 20: Identifying Front Seat Linkage Disassembly/Reassembly - Driver's 8-Way Power W/Torque Specification ('04-05 Models)
  • Fig. 21: Identifying Front Seat Linkage Disassembly/Reassembly - Driver's 8-Way Power w/Torque Specifications ('06-08 Models)
  • Fig. 22: Removing Recline Motor W/Torque Specification
  • Fig. 23: Identifying Screws Securing Lumbar Support Actuator
  • Fig. 24: Identifying Hook Of Yoke Wire From Top Of Basket
  • Fig. 25: Identifying Lumbar Support Cable And Actuator
  • Fig. 26: Identifying Lumbar Support Cable From Lumbar Support Actuator
  • Fig. 27: Identifying Lumbar Support
  • Fig. 28: Identifying Passenger's Manual Seat ('04-05 Models)
  • Fig. 29: Identifying Passenger's 4-Way Power Seat ('04-05 Models)
  • Fig. 30: Identifying Driver's 8-Way Power Seat ('04-05 Models)
  • Fig. 31: Identifying Passenger's 4-Way Power Seat ('06-08 Models)
  • Fig. 32: Identifying Driver's 8-Way Power Seat ('06-08 Models)
  • Fig. 33: Removing Lumbar Support Handle
  • Fig. 34: Detaching Clips And Hooks
  • Fig. 35: Identifying Hook Strips And Fasteners
  • Fig. 36: Identifying Passenger's 4-Way Power Seat/ Driver's 8-Way Power Seat
  • Fig. 37: Pulling Recline Motor Harness And Seat-Back Heater Harness (Driver's 8-Way Power Seat)
  • Fig. 38: Releasing Front Hook And Rear Hook Of Reinforcing Cloth From Seat-Back Frame
  • Fig. 39: Removing Head Restraint Guides
  • Fig. 40: Identifying Seat-Back Release Clips
  • Fig. 41: Identifying Seat-Back Cover Clips
  • Fig. 42: Identifying Seat Back Cover Hooks And Clips
  • Fig. 43: Identifying Seat Cushion Hook Strips
  • Fig. 44: Identifying Passenger's Manual Seat Clips And Hooks
  • Fig. 45: Identifying Passenger's 4-Way Power Seat/Driver's 8-Way Power Seat Clips And Hooks
  • Fig. 46: Identifying Under Seat Cushion Clips
  • Fig. 47: Identifying Seat Cushion Cover Clips
  • Fig. 48: Identifying Seat Cushion Cover Clips
  • Fig. 49: Removal/Installation Of Rear Seat With Torque Specifications
  • Fig. 50: Identifying Cylinder Rod And Seat-Back Latch With Torque Specification
  • Fig. 51: Identifying Seat-Back Lock Cylinder And Cylinder Rods With Torque Specification
  • Fig. 52: Identifying Armrest Pivot Clip
  • Fig. 53: Identifying Armrest
  • Fig. 54: Removing Beverage Holder
  • Fig. 55: Identifying Center Belt Guide Screw
  • Fig. 56: Identifying Armrest Back Panel Clips
  • Fig. 57: Identifying Seat-Back Frame Hooks
  • Fig. 58: Identifying Seat-Back Cover Hook And Velcro Fastener
  • Fig. 59: Identifying Left Seat-Back Cover Clips
  • Fig. 60: Identifying Right Seat-Back Cover Clips
  • Fig. 61: Removing Head Restraint Guides
  • Fig. 62: Removing Left Seat-Back Cover
  • Fig. 63: Removing Right Seat-Back Cover
  • Fig. 64: Identifying Seat Side Bolster Cover
  • Fig. 65: Identifying Under Seat Cushion Clips
  • Fig. 66: Identifying Seat Cushion Cover Clips
  • Fig. 67: Identifying Rear Seat Cushion Cover
• TABLES

2004-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Seats - TSX

Component Location Index

Fig. 1: Identifying Seats Components
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Front Seat Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 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:

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

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system (if equipped), then write down the audio presets.
2. Raise the steering column all the way up, and telescope it all the way in.
3. Slide the seat all the way forward, then remove the seat track end covers (A) from the back of both seat tracks.

   Passenger's manual seat ('04-05 models)

   Fig. 2: Identifying Passenger's Manual Seat Track End Covers ('04-05 Models)
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

   Driver's 8-way power seat

   Fig. 3: Identifying Driver's 8-Way Power Seat Track End Covers
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

4. '06-08 models passenger's: Detach the front seat belt latch plate (A).
   1. Pull out the recline cover cap (B) to release the hooks (C), and remove the cap by pulling it up.
   2. Push the top of the lock (D) into detach the latch plate from the lower anchor (E).

      Fig. 4: Identifying Front seat Belt Latch Plate ('06-08 Models Passenger's)
      Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

5. '06-08 models passenger's: Slide the seat all the way forward, detach the clips, and remove the right outer cover (A) and the left inner cover (B) from the back of the seat tracks.

   Fig. 5: Removing Right Outer Cover Inner Cover From Back Of Seat Tracks ('06-08 Models Passenger's)
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

   Fig. 6: Removing Left Outer Cover Inner Cover From Back Of Seat Tracks ('06-08 Models Passenger's)
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

6. Slide the seat to the rear, about half way so you can access the seat mounting bolts. On the driver's 8-way power seat, fully raise the seat.
7. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before removing the seat.
8. Remove the bolts securing the front seat (A).

   Fig. 7: Identifying Bolts Securing Front Seat
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

9. '04-05 models: Lift up the front seat, then detach the harness clip (A), and disconnect the seat belt switch connector (B) on the passenger's manual seat, the power seat harness connector (C) on the driver's 8-way power and passenger's 4-way power seat, the seat heater connector (D) on the passenger's manual seat, the side airbag connector (E) on each type seat, and the OPDS unit connector (F) on the passenger's 4-way power and passenger's manual seat.

   Passenger's manual seat ('04-05 models)

   Fig. 8: Identifying Passenger's Manual Seat ('04-05 Models)
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

   Passenger's 4-way power seat ('05 model)

   Fig. 9: Identifying Passenger's 4-Way Power Seat ('05 Model)
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

   Driver's 8-way power seat ('04-05 models)

   Fig. 10: Identifying Driver's 8-Way Power Seat ('04-05 Models)
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

10. '06-08 models: Lift up the front seat, then detach the harness clips (A), and disconnect the power seat harness connector (B), the seat position sensor connector (C) on the driver's 8-way power seat, the side airbag connector (D), ODS unit connector (E), and seat weight sensor connectors (F) on the passenger's 4-way power seat.

    Passenger's 4-way power seat ('06-08 models)

    Fig. 11: Identifying Passenger's 4-Way Power Seat ('06-08 Models)
    Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Driver's 8-way power seat ('06-08 models)

    Fig. 12: Identifying Driver's 8-Way Power Seat ('06-08 Models)
    Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

11. With the help of an assistant, carefully remove the front seat through the front door opening.
12. Install the seat in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Apply medium strength type liquid thread lock to the seat mounting bolts before reinstallation.
    • Tighten the seat mounting bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown. Slide the seat (A) all the way back and tighten (1) and (2), then slide it forward and tighten (3) and (4). The driver's seat is shown, the passenger's seat is similar.
    • Tighten the bolts by hand first, then tighten them to specification with a torque wrench.
    • '06-08 models passenger's: Before attaching the front seat belt lower anchor (B), make sure there are no twists or kinks in the belts. Insert the latch plate (C) into the lower anchor, and be sure the lower anchor is locked securely.
    • Make sure each connector is plugged in properly.
    • Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
    • Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system (if equipped), then enter the audio presets.
    • Set the clock (on vehicles without navigation).

    Seat mounting bolts tightening sequence

    Fig. 13: Identifying Seat Mounting Bolts Tightening Sequence W/Torque Specification
    Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Front seat belt lower anchor installation ('06-08 models passenger's)

    Fig. 14: Identifying Front Seat Belt Lower Anchor Installation ('06-08 Models Passenger's)
    Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Front Seat Disassembly/Reassembly - Passenger's Manual

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857

'04-05 Models

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:

Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones. Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components. Apply multipurpose grease to the moving portion of the seat track. To prevent wrinkles in the seat cushion cover, stretch the material evenly over the pad before securing the clips, hooks, and hook strips. Fig. 15: Identifying Front Seat Disassembly/Reassembly - Passenger's Manual Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Front Seat Disassembly/Reassembly - Passenger's 4-Way Power

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857

'05-08 Models

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:

Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones. Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components. Apply multipurpose grease to the moving portion of the seat track. To prevent wrinkles in the seat cushion cover, stretch the material evenly over the pad before securing the clips, hooks, and hook strips. Fig. 16: Identifying Front Seat Disassembly/Reassembly - Passenger's 4-Way Power ('05-08 Models) Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Front Seat Disassembly/Reassembly - Driver's 8-Way Power

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 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:

Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones. Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components. Apply multipurpose grease to the moving portion of the seat track. To prevent wrinkles in the seat cushion cover, stretch the material evenly over the pad before securing the clips, hooks, and hook strips. Fig. 17: Identifying Front Seat Disassembly/Reassembly - Driver's 8-Way Power Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Front Seat Linkage Disassembly/Reassembly - Passenger's 4-Way Power

'05 Model

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands. Apply multipurpose grease to the sliding and pivot portions of the linkage. Fig. 18: Identifying Front Seat Linkage Disassembly/Reassembly - Passenger's 4-Way Power W/Torque Specification ('05 Model) Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

'06-08 Models

• The ODS unit must be calibrated after any for this actions (see ODS UNIT CALIBRATION ):
  • Front passenger's seat replacement (including any seat components)
  • Replacement of the seat weight sensors

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands. To remove the slide motor and slide gearbox, slide the front seat forward fully. Before installing the slide motor and slide gearbox, align portion (A) as shown to align both slide gearbox positions. Apply multipurpose grease to the sliding and pivot portions of the linkage. When tightening the weight sensor mounting nuts, tighten the nuts in the sequence shown. Improper tightening could cause the passenger's airbag system to malfunction. Make sure the weight sensor connectors are plugged in properly. Make sure the weight sensor wires are routed properly so they are not pinched and do not interfere with other parts. Install the seat weight sensors (see FRONT PASSENGER'S WEIGHT SENSOR REPLACEMENT ). Fig. 19: Identifying Front Seat Linkage Disassembly/Reassembly - Passenger's 4-Way Power W/Torque Specifications. ('06-08 Models) Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Front Seat Linkage Disassembly/Reassembly - Driver's 8-Way Power

'04-05 Models

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands. Apply multipurpose grease to the sliding and pivot portions. Fig. 20: Identifying Front Seat Linkage Disassembly/Reassembly - Driver's 8-Way Power W/Torque Specification ('04-05 Models) Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

'06-08 Models

• The operation of the driver's seat position sensor must be checked after any of these actions (see DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION SENSOR OPERATION CHECK ):
  • Driver's seat position sensor replacement
  • Cover plate (front side of driver's seat slide rail) replacement

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands. To remove the slide motor and slide gearbox, slide the front seat forward fully. Before installing the slide motor and slide gearbox, align portion (A) as shown to align both slide gearbox positions. Apply multipurpose grease to the sliding and pivot portions of the linkage. Check operation of the recline and slide adjuster. Fig. 21: Identifying Front Seat Linkage Disassembly/Reassembly - Driver's 8-Way Power w/Torque Specifications ('06-08 Models) Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Front Seat Recline Motor Replacement

Driver's 8-Way Power Seat/Passenger's 4-Way Power Seat

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.

1. Remove the front seat (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
2. Remove the seat-back cover/pad from the seat-back frame (see FRONT SEAT COVER REPLACEMENT ).
3. Remove the recline motor (A).
   1. Release the push nut (B) from the motor side end of the connecting rod (C).
   2. Gently tap on the motor side of the connecting rod to remove it from the recline motor and both recline adjusters (D).
   3. Remove the rod cover (E).
   4. Remove the bolt and clamp (F), then remove the recline motor.

      Fig. 22: Removing Recline Motor W/Torque Specification
      Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

4. Install the motor in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
   • Replace the push nut with a new one. Make sure the push nut is installed correctly.
   • Apply medium strength type liquid thread lock to the motor mounting bolt before reinstallation.

Front Seat Lumbar Support Replacement

Driver's 8-Way Power Seat

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:

When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage. Take care not to bend the cable. Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Remove these items:
   • Lumbar support handle (see step 6 on SEAT-BACK COVER)
   • Back panel (see step 7 on SEAT-BACK COVER)
2. Release the hook strips on the inside of the seat-back (see step 8 SEAT-BACK COVER).
3. Remove the screws securing the lumbar support actuator (A).

   Fig. 23: Identifying Screws Securing Lumbar Support Actuator
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

4. Release the hook of the yoke wire (A) from the top of the basket (B) to loosen the lumbar support cable (C), then disconnect it.

   Fig. 24: Identifying Hook Of Yoke Wire From Top Of Basket
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

5. Release the wire tie (A), then remove the lumbar support cable (B) and actuator (C) as an assembly.

   Fig. 25: Identifying Lumbar Support Cable And Actuator
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

6. Disconnect the lumbar support cable (A) from the lumbar support actuator (B).

   Fig. 26: Identifying Lumbar Support Cable From Lumbar Support Actuator
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

7. Remove the lumbar support (A).
   1. Release the clamp (B) fastening the recline motor harness to the lower spring (C).
   2. Release both lower springs (C) from inside the seat-back.
   3. Release the lumbar support from both upper springs (D).

      Fig. 27: Identifying Lumbar Support
      Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

8. Install the lumbar support in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
   • Make sure the cable is connected securely.
   • To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat-back cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the hook strips.
   • Replace the back panel clips with new ones.

Front Seat Cover Replacement

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:

Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Seat-back Cover

1. Remove the front seat (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
2. Remove the head restraint.
3. '04-05 models: From under the seat cushion, disconnect the recline motor connector (A), and the seat-back heater connector (B) on the driver's 8-way power seat. Detach the side airbag connector clip (C), OPDS unit connector clip (D) on the passenger's 4-way power seat and passenger's manual seat, and harness clips (E). Release the clips (F) (passenger's manual seat) and seat cushion cover (G) from the seat cushion frame spring (H), then pull the cover back, and remove the clamps (I).

   Passenger's manual seat ('04-05 models)

   Fig. 28: Identifying Passenger's Manual Seat ('04-05 Models)
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

   Passenger's 4-way power seat ('04-05 models)

   Fig. 29: Identifying Passenger's 4-Way Power Seat ('04-05 Models)
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

   Driver's 8-way power seat ('04-05 models)

   Fig. 30: Identifying Driver's 8-Way Power Seat ('04-05 Models)
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

4. '06-08 models: From under the seat cushion, disconnect the recline motor connector (A), and the seat-back heater connector (B) on the driver's 8-way power seat. Detach the side airbag connector clip (C), ODS unit connector clip (D) and harness clip (E) on the passenger's 4-way power seat. Release the seat cushion cover (F) from the seat cushion frame spring (G), then pull the cover back, and remove the clamps (H).

   Passenger's 4-way power seat ('06-08 models)

   Fig. 31: Identifying Passenger's 4-Way Power Seat ('06-08 Models)
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

   Driver's 8-way power seat ('06-08 models)

   Fig. 32: Identifying Driver's 8-Way Power Seat ('06-08 Models)
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

5. Remove these items from the front seat, then remove the seat cushion, passenger's manual seat (see FRONT SEAT DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY - PASSENGER'S MANUAL ), passenger's 4-way power seat (see FRONT SEAT DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY - PASSENGER'S 4-WAY POWER ), driver's 8-way power seat (see FRONT SEAT DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY - DRIVER'S 8-WAY POWER ):
   • Recline cover
   • Center cover
   • Front cover
6. Driver's 8-way power seat: Remove the clip (A), then remove the lumbar support handle (B).

   Fig. 33: Removing Lumbar Support Handle
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

7. Detach the clips and hooks (A) by pulling the bottom of the back panel (B) back, then pull the panel downward to release the hooks (C) from the seat-back frame, and remove the panel. Driver's 8-way power seat and passenger's 4-way power seat are shown; passenger's manual seat is similar.

   Fig. 34: Detaching Clips And Hooks
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

8. Release the hook strips (A), and fasteners (B) on the passenger's manual seat, then loosen the seat-back cover (C). Release the clips (D) and/or detach the clips (E).

   Passenger's manual seat

   Fig. 35: Identifying Hook Strips And Fasteners
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

   Passenger's 4-way power seat/ Driver's 8-way power seat

   Fig. 36: Identifying Passenger's 4-Way Power Seat/ Driver's 8-Way Power Seat
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

9. Pull the recline motor harness (A) and seat-back heater harness (B) (driver's 8-way power seat), side airbag harness (C), and OPDS/ODS unit harness (passenger's seat) out through the hole (E) in the seat-back cover.

   Driver's 8-way power seat is shown; passenger's 4-way power seat and passenger's manual seat are similar.

   Fig. 37: Pulling Recline Motor Harness And Seat-Back Heater Harness (Driver's 8-Way Power Seat)
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

10. Release the front hook (A) and rear hook (B) of the reinforcing cloth (C) from the seat-back frame (D).

    Fig. 38: Releasing Front Hook And Rear Hook Of Reinforcing Cloth From Seat-Back Frame
    Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

11. Pull out the head restraint guides (A) while pinching the end of the guides, and remove them.

    Fig. 39: Removing Head Restraint Guides
    Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

12. From the back of the seat-back, release the clips (A).

    Fig. 40: Identifying Seat-Back Release Clips
    Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

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

    Fig. 41: Identifying Seat-Back Cover Clips
    Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

14. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Reinitialize the OPDS/ODS control unit (see OPDS/ODS UNIT INITIALIZATION ).
    • To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat-back cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the clips, hooks, and hook strips.
    • Replace any clips (A) you removed with new ones. Install them with commercially available upholstery ring pliers (B).
    • Reinstall the front hook (C) and rear hook (D) of the reinforcing cloth (E) securely.
    • Use only original Acura replacement seat-back covers.
    • Make sure the recline motor harness, side airbag harness, seat-back heater harness (driver's 8-way power seat), and OPDS/ODS unit harness (passenger's seat) are routed properly.

      Fig. 42: Identifying Seat Back Cover Hooks And Clips
      Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Seat Cushion Cover

1. Remove the front seat (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
2. Except passenger's manual seat: From under the seat cushion, disconnect the recline motor connector, and the seat-back heater connector on the driver's 8-way power seat. Detach the side airbag connector clip, OPDS/ODS unit connector clip on the passenger's 4-way power seat, and harness clips. Release the seat cushion cover from the seat cushion frame spring, then pull the cover back, and remove the clamps.
3. Remove these items from the front seat, passenger's manual seat (see FRONT SEAT DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY - PASSENGER'S MANUAL ), passenger's 4-way power seat (see FRONT SEAT DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY - PASSENGER'S 4-WAY POWER ), driver's 8-way power seat (see FRONT SEAT DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY - DRIVER'S 8-WAY POWER ):
   • Recline cover
   • Center cover
   • Front cover (except manual)
4. Remove the seat-back, passenger's 4-way power seat (see FRONT SEAT DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY - PASSENGER'S 4-WAY POWER ), driver's 8-way power seat (see FRONT SEAT DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY - DRIVER'S 8-WAY POWER ).
5. Release the hook strips (A) from both sides the seat cushion.

   NOTE:

   Driver's 8-way power seat is shown; passenger's 4-way power seat is similar; passenger's manual seat is similar, but its seat-back remains on.

   Fig. 43: Identifying Seat Cushion Hook Strips
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

6. Release the clips (A) (passenger's manual seat/ manual height adjustable seat), then pull back the seat cushion cover (B), and release the hooks (C) from under the seat cushion.

   Passenger's manual seat

   Fig. 44: Identifying Passenger's Manual Seat Clips And Hooks
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

   Passenger's 4-way power seat/ Driver's 8-way power seat

   Fig. 45: Identifying Passenger's 4-Way Power Seat/Driver's 8-Way Power Seat Clips And Hooks
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

7. Remove the cushion cover/pad from the seat cushion frame.
8. Release the clips (A) from under the seat cushion (B).

   Fig. 46: Identifying Under Seat Cushion Clips
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

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

   Fig. 47: Identifying Seat Cushion Cover Clips
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

10. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat cushion cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the clips and hook strips.
    • Replace any clips (A) you removed with new ones. Install them with commercially available upholstery ring pliers (B).

      Fig. 48: Identifying Seat Cushion Cover Clips
      Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Rear Seat Removal/Installation

NOTE:

Take care not to scratch the body or tear the seat covers.

1. Remove the rear seat as shown.
2. Install the seat in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
   • Before attaching the rear seat-back and cushion, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the rear seat belts and center seat belt.
   • When installing the seat cushion, slip the seat belt buckles through the slits in the seat cushion.
   • Make sure the seat-back locks securely.

     Fig. 49: Removal/Installation Of Rear Seat With Torque Specifications
     Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Rear Seat-back Latch Replacement

NOTE:

Take care not to bend or scratch the interior trim.

1. Remove these items:
   • Seat side bolster, both sides (see REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   • Rear shelf (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SHELF AREA )
2. Disconnect the cylinder rod (A), remove the bolts, then remove the seat-back latch (B).

   Fig. 50: Identifying Cylinder Rod And Seat-Back Latch With Torque Specification
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

3. Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
   • Make sure the cylinder rod is connected securely.
   • Make sure the seat-back locks securely and unlocks properly.

Rear Seat-back Lock Cylinder Replacement

NOTE:

Take care not to scratch the interior trim.

1. Remove the rear shelf (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SHELF AREA ).
2. Disconnect the cylinder rods from both seat-back latches (see REAR SEAT-BACK LATCH REPLACEMENT ).
3. Remove the self-tapping ET screws, then remove the seat-back lock cylinder (A) and cylinder rods (B).

   Fig. 51: Identifying Seat-Back Lock Cylinder And Cylinder Rods With Torque Specification
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

4. Install the lock cylinder in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
   • Make sure the cylinder rod is connected securely.
   • Make sure the seat-back unlocks properly.

Rear Seat Armrest Replacement

NOTE:

Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers.

1. Remove the clip (A) from the left portion of the armrest pivot.

   Fig. 52: Identifying Armrest Pivot Clip
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

2. Remove the armrest.
   1. Slide the armrest (A) toward the driver's side of the vehicle.
   2. Remove the pivot shaft (B) from the collar (C) on the passenger's side of the vehicle by pulling up on the armrest, and remove the pivot shaft from the collar (D) by pulling up on the armrest.

      Fig. 53: Identifying Armrest
      Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

3. Remove the beverage holder.

   Fig. 54: Removing Beverage Holder
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

4. Install the armrest in the reverse order of removal.

Rear Seat-back Cover Replacement

NOTE:

Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Remove the seat-back (see REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
2. Remove these items:
   • Armrest (see REAR SEAT ARMREST REPLACEMENT )
   • Head restraint
3. Left seat-back: Remove the screw, then remove the center belt guide.

   Fig. 55: Identifying Center Belt Guide Screw
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

4. Left seat-back: From the front of the seat-back, detach the clips to remove the armrest back panel (A).

   Fig. 56: Identifying Armrest Back Panel Clips
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

5. Left seat-back: Release the hooks (A, B) from the seat-back frame (C).

   Fig. 57: Identifying Seat-Back Frame Hooks
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

6. Release the hook (A) and Velcro fastener (B), and unzip the seat-back cover (C). The left seat-back is shown; the right seat-back is similar.

   Fig. 58: Identifying Seat-Back Cover Hook And Velcro Fastener
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

7. Release all the clips (A), and fold back the seat-back cover (B).

   Left seat-back

   Fig. 59: Identifying Left Seat-Back Cover Clips
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

   Right seat-back

   Fig. 60: Identifying Right Seat-Back Cover Clips
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

8. Pull out the seat-back pad (A) from the frame (B), then pull out the head restraint guides (C) while pinching the end of the guides, and remove them.

   Fig. 61: Removing Head Restraint Guides
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

9. Remove the seat-back cover and pad from the seat-back frame.
10. Pull back the edge of the seat-back cover (A) all the way around, and release the clips (B), then remove the seat-back cover.

    Left seat-back

    Fig. 62: Removing Left Seat-Back Cover
    Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Right seat-back

    Fig. 63: Removing Right Seat-Back Cover
    Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

11. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.
    • To prevent wrinkles, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the clips.
    • Replace any clips you removed with new ones. Install them with commercially available upholstery ring pliers.

Rear Seat Side Bolster Cover Replacement

1. Remove the seat side bolster (see REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
2. Release all the hook strips (A), and fold back the seat side bolster cover (B), and release the cover from the hook (C), and release the staples (D) fastening the cover, to remove it.

   Fig. 64: Identifying Seat Side Bolster Cover
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

3. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
   • To prevent wrinkles, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the hook strips and staples.
   • Fasten the cover with new staples (MAX 1005F) securely.

Rear Seat Cushion Cover Replacement

1. Remove the seat-backs and seat cushion (see REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
2. Release all the clips (A) from under the seat cushion, and fold back the seat cushion cover.

   Fig. 65: Identifying Under Seat Cushion Clips
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

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

   Fig. 66: Identifying Seat Cushion Cover Clips
   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

4. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
   • To prevent wrinkles, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the clips.
   • Replace any clips (A) you removed with new ones. Install them with commercially available upholstery ring pliers (B).

     Fig. 67: Identifying Rear Seat Cushion Cover
     Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

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