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Repair Procedure

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WARNING:
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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft) : Replace : Warning/Caution : Inspection/Adjustment *: Learning ■: SPL Tool : Required Removal
*1: Remove the bolt with a TORX Plus socket, 50 IP.
GHH561388Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft) : Replace : Warning/Caution : Inspection/Adjustment *: Learning ■: SPL Tool : Required Removal
*1: With ventilated seat
*2: With 16-way power seat
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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft) : Replace : Warning/Caution : Inspection/Adjustment *: Learning ■: SPL Tool : Required Removal
*1: With 16-way power seat

*2: Remove the bolt with a TORX Plus socket, 25 IP.

GHH561390Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft) : Replace : Warning/Caution : Inspection/Adjustment *: Learning ■: SPL Tool : Required Removal
*1: With ventilated seat
  1. A.-

    Sub-Procedure 

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    Removal 

    • Refer to the figure.
  2. B.-

    Sub-Procedure 

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    Removal 

    • Refer to the figure.
  3. C.-

    Preconditions 

    Sub-Procedure 

    Figure 1 

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    Removal 

    How to access the driver's seat mounting bolts for the case of the seat slide motor malfunction. 

    1. Remove the outer recline cover (a) as needed. (Figure 1)

    2. Disconnect the connector (b). (Figure 1)

    3. Remove the harness clip (c). (Figure 1)4

    With 16-way power seat: Remove the seat cushion cover belt (d) from the hooks. (Figure 1)

    5. Remove the hooks (e). (Figure 1)

    Figure 2 

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    6. Remove the cushion cover/pad (f) as needed. (Figure 2)

    Figure 3 

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    7. Remove the harness clip (i). (Figure 3)

    8. Remove the cushion spring (k). (Figure 3)

    Figure 4 

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    9. Remove the clip (m), and then remove the slide motor (n). (Figure 4)

    10. Disconnect the connector (o). (Figure 4)

    11. Remove the long flex cable (p), and then remove the tube (q). (Figure 4)

    12. Remove the short flex cable (r). (Figure 4)

    Figure 5 (Inboard rail) 

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    Figure 6 (Outboard rail) 

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    13. Connect the one side of the slide motor cable (s) to the drill (t), and the other side of the cable to the transmission hole (u). (Figure 5 and 6)

    14. Operate the drill to the slide rail, alternating between the inboard and the outboard rails to directions needed for each rail. (Figure 5 and 6)

    Function (Inboard rail) (Figure 5) 

    Drill Rotating Direction Seat Moving Direction
    Clockwise Forward (v)
    Counterclockwise Backward (w)

    Function (Outboard rail) (Figure 6) 

    Drill Rotating Direction Seat Moving Direction
    Counterclockwise Forward (x)
    Clockwise Backward (y)

    15. Remove the driver's seat mounting bolts.

    Figure 7 

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    Installation 

    After Installation 

  4. D.-
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  5. E.-
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  6. F.-
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  7. G.-

    Sub-Procedure 

    Figure 1 

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    Removal 

    1. From under the seat cushion, release the elastic straps (a) from the seat cushion frame springs. (Figure 1)

    Figure 2 

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    2. Refer to the figure 2.

  8. H.-

    Sub-Procedure 

    Figure 1 

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    Removal 

    1. Remove the hooks (a). (Figure 1)

    Figure 2 

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    2. Refer to the figure 2.

  9. I.-
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    Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

    • Driver's Seat-Back Outer Panel

    Sub-Procedure 

    Removal 

    • Refer to the figure.
  10. J.-

    After Installation 

  11. K.-

    Sub-Procedure 

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    Removal 

    • Refer to the figure.
  12. L.-

    Sub-Procedure 

    Figure 1 

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    Removal 

    1. Refer to the figure 1.

    Figure 2 

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    Installation 

    1. Install the parts as shown. (Figure 2)

  13. M.-
    WARNING:
    NOTE:

    If you are replacing the side airbag after a deployment, refer to Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment - Refer to: SRS Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment for a complete list of other parts that must also be replaced.

    NOTE: 

    • When troubleshooting, do not remove the driver's seat. Disconnect only the side airbag inflator connector from under the driver's seat.

    Preconditions 

    Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

    • Driver's Seat-Back Outer Panel

    Sub-Procedure 

    Figure 1 

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    Removal 

    1. Disconnect the connector (a). (Figure 1)

    2. Remove the harness clips (b). (Figure 1)

    Figure 2 

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    3. Release the hook and loop fasteners (c). (Figure 2)

    4. Remove the hooks (d). (Figure 2)

    5. Turn over the seat-back pad (e). (Figure 2)

    Installation 

    NOTE:
    • Make sure that the seat-back cover/pad is installed properly. Improper installation may prevent proper deployment.
    • Be sure to install the harness so that they are not pinched or interfering with other parts.

    After Installation 

    • 12 Volt Battery Negative Terminal Reconnect
    • Seat Operation Confirm
      • Move the driver's seat and the seat-back through their full ranges of movement, making sure the harnesses are not pinched or interfering with other parts.
    • SRS Operation Confirm
      • Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.
  14. N.-
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  15. O.-

    Sub-Procedure 

    Removal 

    1. Release the hooks (a) and hook and loop fasteners (b). (Figure 1)

    Figure 1 

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    2. Remove the left side airbag.

    3. Turn over the driver's seat-back cover (c). (Figure 2)

    Figure 2 

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    4. Remove the clips (d) of the reinforcing cloth. (Figure 2)

    5. Release the hooks (e). (Figure 3)

    Figure 3 

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  16. P.-
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  17. Q.-

    Sub-Procedure 

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    Removal 

    • Refer to the figure.
  18. R.-

    Sub-Procedure 

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    Removal 

    • Refer to the figure.

    After Installation 

  19. S.-

    Sub-Procedure 

    Figure 1 

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    Removal 

    1. Release the hook and loop fasteners (a). (Figure 1)

    Figure 2 

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    2. Remove the elastic straps (b) and the hooks (c). (Figure 2)

    3. With 16-way power seat: Remove the seat cushion cover belt (d) from the hooks. (Figure 2)

  20. T.-

    NOTE:  Do not turn the vehicle to the ON mode, while removing or installing the driver's seat position sensor.

    Sub-Procedure 

    Installation 

    NOTE:  Be sure to install the harness so it is not pinched or interferes with other parts.

    After Installation 

  21. U.-
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  22. V.-

    Sub-Procedure 

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    Removal 

    • Refer to the figure.
  23. W.-
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  24. X.-
    WARNING:

    Wear goggles or safety glasses to prevent eye injury.

    Sub-Procedure 

    Figure 1 

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    Removal 

    • Drill the rivet heads off with a drill bit (a). (Figure 1)

      NOTE:  Keep area clean from metal shavings.

    Drill Bit Specifications (Figure 1) 

    Specification
    a 4 mm (0.16 in)

    Figure 2 

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    Installation 

    • Firmly install the power thigh support (b) with the rivets (c). (Figure 2)
  25. Y.-
    WARNING:

    Wear goggles or safety glasses to prevent eye injury.

    Sub-Procedure 

    Figure 1 

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    Removal 

    • Drill the rivet heads off with a drill bit (a). (Figure 1)

      NOTE:  Keep area clean from metal shavings.

    Drill Bit Specifications (Figure 1) 

    Specification
    a 4 mm (0.16 in)

    Figure 2 

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    Installation 

    • Firmly install the power thigh support motor (b) with the rivets (c). (Figure 2)

    After Installation 

  26. Z.-

    Sub-Procedure 

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    Removal 

    • Refer to the figure.
  27. AA.-
    WARNING:

    Wear goggles or safety glasses to prevent eye injury.

    Sub-Procedure 

    Figure 1 

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    Removal 

    • Drill the rivet heads off with a drill bit (a). (Figure 1)

      NOTE:  Keep area clean from metal shavings.

    Drill Bit Specifications (Figure 1) 

    Specification
    a 4 mm (0.16 in)

    Figure 2 

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    Installation 

    • Firmly install the bolster motor (b) with the rivets (c). (Figure 2)

    After Installation 

  28. AB.-
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  29. AC.-
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  30. AD.-

    Sub-Procedure 

    Figure 1 

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    Removal 

    1. Remove the upholstery rings (a), and then remove the seat-back cover (b). (Figure 1)

    2. Release the hook and loop fastener (c). (Figure 1)

    Figure 2 

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    Installation 

    NOTE:  Replace all of the upholstery rings (d) with new ones, and fasten the front seat-back cover (e) to the wires (f) using pliers (g). (Figure 2)

  31. AE.-

    Sub-Procedure 

    Removal 

    NOTE:  The driver's seat-back heater is glued to the driver's seat-back pad. When removing it, take care not to damage the driver's seat-back pad.

    Installation 

    • Attach the driver's seat-back heater (a) to the reference position.

      NOTE:  Once the driver's seat-back heater is in place on the driver's seat-back, tuck the bridge folds (b) of the driver's seat-back heater evenly into the grooves of the driver's seat-back pad (c).

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  32. AF.-

    Sub-Procedure 

    Removal 

    NOTE:  The driver's seat-back ventilation bag is glued to the driver's seat-back pad. When removing it, take care not to damage the driver's seat-back pad.

    Installation 

    • Attach the driver's seat-back ventilation bag according to the shape of the driver's seat-back pad.
  33. AG.-

    Sub-Procedure 

    Figure 1 

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    Removal 

    1. Remove the upholstery rings (a), and then remove the seat cushion cover (b). (Figure 1)

    Figure 2 

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    Installation 

    NOTE:  Replace all of the upholstery rings (c) with new ones, and fasten the driver's seat cushion cover (d) to the wires (e) using pliers (f). (Figure 2)

  34. AH.-

    Sub-Procedure 

    Removal 

    • Disconnect the connector (a). (Figure 1)
    • Remove the harness clips (b). (Figure 1)

    NOTE:  The driver's seat cushion heater is glued to the driver's seat cushion pad. When removing it, take care not to damage the driver's seat cushion pad.

    Figure 1 

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    Installation 

    • Attach the driver's seat cushion heater (c) to the reference position. (Figure 2)
      NOTE:

      Once the driver's seat cushion heater is in place on the driver's seat cushion, tuck the bridge folds (d) of the driver's seat cushion heater evenly into the grooves of the driver's seat cushion pad (e). (Figure 2)

    Figure 2 

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  35. AI.-

    Sub-Procedure 

    Removal 

    NOTE:  The driver's seat cushion ventilation bag is glued to the driver's seat cushion pad. When removing it, take care not to damage the driver's seat cushion pad.

  36. AJ.-
     

    Sub-Procedure 

    Removal 

    • Refer to the figure.
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  37. AK.-
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    Sub-Procedure 

    Removal 

    • Refer to the figure.
  38. AL.-

    Sub-Procedure 

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    Removal 

    • Refer to the figure.