Front Seat Cushion Cover/Pad Replacement

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.

Check the operation of the driver's seat position sensor 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
Calibrate the ODS unit after any of these actions (see ODS UNIT CALIBRATION ):
- Front passenger's seat replacement (including any seat components)
- Replacement of the seat weight sensors
- After a vehicle collision

NOTE:

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

Remove the front seat:
- See DRIVER'S SEAT
- See PASSENGER'S SEAT
Separate the seat-back and the seat cushion (see FRONT SEAT DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY ).
Release the hooks (A) from both sides of the seat cushion.

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Cushion Hooks
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Release the seat cushion cover (A) from the cushion frame spring (B), and release the hooks (C) from under the seat cushion.

Fig 2: Identifying Seat Cushion Cover, Cushion Frame Spring And Hooks
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the seat cushion cover/pad (A) from the seat cushion frame (B).

Fig 3: Identifying Seat Cushion Cover/Pad And Seat Cushion Frame
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the seat cushion cover/pad in the reverse order of removal. To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat cushion cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the hooks.