Front Seat Frame Replacement
Special Tools Required
KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014*
*Available through the Acura 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.
Do the front passenger's weight sensor initialization (see FRONT PASSENGER'S WEIGHT SENSOR INITIALIZATION ) after front passenger's seat frame replacement.
NOTE:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to tear or damage the seat covers.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
- If the side airbag has deployed, replace the seat frame, along with the other parts listed for side airbag deployment (see COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/INSPECTION AFTER DEPLOYMENT ).
- Remove the front seat (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Remove these items:
- Front seat-back cover/pad (see FRONT SEAT-BACK COVER REPLACEMENT )
- Front seat cushion cover/pad (see FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER REPLACEMENT )
- Seat belt buckle (see FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE )
- Side airbag (see SIDE AIRBAG REPLACEMENT )
- Detach the clips (A, B), then remove the upper rail outer cover (C).
Driver's seat
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Passenger's seat
- Detach the clip (A, B), then remove the upper rail inner cover (C).
Driver's seat
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Passenger's seat
- Remove the recline inner cover (A) and the center inner cover (B).
- Install the seat frame in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips into place securely.