Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014*

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

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.

Remove the head restraint.
Fold the seat-back forward.
Release the hooks (A), and with seat-back loops, unzip the seat-back cover (B) and release the hooks (C). It is not necessary to remove a seat-back bungee cord from the loops if the cover will be reinstalled.
With seat-back loops

Fig 1: Identifying Seat-Back Cover Hooks With Seat-Back Loops
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Without seat-back loops

Fig 2: Identifying Seat-Back Cover Hooks Without Seat-Back Loops
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Pull back the seat-back cover (A), and release the inside springs (B).

Fig 3: Identifying Seat-Back Cover & Inside Springs
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Pull out the head restraint guides (A) while pinching the end of the guides, and remove them.
'07 model

Fig 4: Identifying Head Restraint Guides (For '07 Model)
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'08-10 model

Fig 5: Identifying Head Restraint Guides (For '08-10 Models)
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Pull back the edge of the seat-back cover (A) all the way around, then release all of the clips (B).

Fig 6: Pulling Back Edge Of Seat-Back Cover
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Remove the seat-back cover.
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 hook, inside spring, and clips.
- Replace any clips you removed with new ones (A). Install them with commercially available upholstery ring pliers (B).
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Upholstery Ring Pliers & Clips
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