Rear Seat Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

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

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

Pull the rear seat belt buckles (A) and the center seat belt detachable anchor (B) out through each elastic band (C) on both seat cushions. Then lift both seat cushions up.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Seat Belt Buckles And Center Seat Belt Detachable Anchor
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From bottom of both rear seat-backs (A), release the fasteners (B) in the rear of the carpet (C).

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Seat-Backs Fasteners
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Fold both rear seats forward.
Remove the child seat tether anchor covers from the backs of both rear seat-backs (see step 2 on TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - CARGO AREA ).
Detach the clips and release the fasteners at the front of the cargo area floor (see step 3 on TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - CARGO AREA ).
Remove the bolts securing both rear seats (A).

Fig 3: Rear Seats Bolts With Torque Specification
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Remove the right rear seat (A) and the left rear seat (B) through both rear door opening.

Fig 4: Identifying Right Rear Seat And Left Rear Seat
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Install the seats in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Apply medium strength type liquid thread lock to the seat mounting bolts before reinstallation.
- Push the clips into place securely.
- After installing, fix the seat belt buckles and the detachable anchor with elastic bands on both seat cushions.