( TF09E8UJ46127053954KBAT01 )
Front Seat-back Cover/Pad Replacement - Without Seat Heater

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.
NOTE:
  • Do not repair any tears or frayed spots of the seat-back cover. If necessary, replace the seat-back cover.
  • Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers.
  • Passenger's seat: Do not touch the OPDS sensor in the seat-back pad, and keep it away from oil.
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  • When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
  • When removing components, use the trim tools or equivalent.
  • RHD model is shown; LHD model is similar.
  1. From under the seat cushion, release the hook (A) from the seat cushion frame spring. Pull the cushion cover back (B).

  1. Release the fastener (A) and pull the cushion cover back (B).

  1. From under the seat cushion, remove the wire ties (A) and detach the wire harness clips (B) and connector(s), then pull it to out side of the seat.
    • Driver's seat:
    • -
      For some models: Side airbag connector (C)
    • Passenger's seat:
    • -
      For some models: Side airbag connector (C)
      -
      For some models: OPDS unit harness connector (D)
Driver's seat
Passenger's seat

  1. From behind the seat-back, release the hook (A), and unzip the seat-cover (B).

  1. Pull back the seat-back cover (A), then release the hook strips (B) from the seat-back frame.

  1. Release airbag wire A and airbag wire B from the seat-back frame (C).

  1. Passenger's seat: Remove the OPDS unit cover (A).
    -1.
    Turn over the seat-back cover and the pad (B) as needed.
    -2.
    Release the cover from the lower hooks (C).
    -3.
    Pull the cover upward to release it from the upper hook (D).
  1. Passenger's seat: Disconnect the OPDS sensor connectors (E) from the OPDS unit (F).

  1. Passenger's seat: Remove the wire ties (A), and detach the harness clip (B) fastening the OPDS sensor harnesses(C).

  1. Passenger's seat: Pull the side airbag harness (A) and OPDS unit harness (B) out through the harness hole (C) in the seat-back cover.

  1. Driver's seat: Pull the side airbag harness (A) out through the harness hole (B) in the seat-back cover (C).

  1. Pull out the head restraint guides (A) while pinching the tabs (B) on the end of the guides, and remove them.

  1. Remove the seat-back cover/pad (A) from the seat-back frame (B).

  1. Install the cover/pad in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Before installing the seat-back cover/pad, make sure airbag wires (A, B) are installed to the reinforcing cloths (C) correctly, and wire A and wire B are securely assembled.
    • Use only original Honda replacement seat-back cover/pads.
    • Make sure the side airbag harness and the OPDS unit harness (passenger's seat) are routed properly.