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Front Seat Disassembly/Reassembly

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX and PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES , before performing repairs or service.

NOTE:
  • Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers.
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Remove the front seat (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).
  2. Remove these items:
  3. Remove the screws securing the recline inner covers (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Recline Inner Covers & Screws
    G05451061Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Disconnect and/or detach the side airbag connector clip (A) on each side seat, and the ODS subharness connectors (B) on the passenger's seat. Remove the wire tie(s) (C).

    Driver's seat 

    Fig 2: Identifying Side Airbag Connector Clip & Wire Ties (Driver's Seat)
    G05451062Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Passenger's seat 

    Fig 3: Identifying Side Airbag Connector Clip & Wire Ties (Passenger's Seat)
    G05451063Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Remove the bolts, then separate the seat-back (A) and the seat cushion (B).
    Fig 4: Seat-Back & Seat Cushion With Torque Specifications
    G05451064Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Reassemble the front seat in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Apply multipurpose grease to the moving portions of the seat tracks.
    • Replace the wire ties with new ones.
    • Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.
    • Make sure the slide cables on both side seats and the rear seat access rod on the passenger's seat are connected securely.