Front Seat Removal/Installation

Front Seat Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *
* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program.

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, 2-door, 4-door and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
- Take care not to scratch the body or tear the seat covers.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system or the navigation system (if equipped), then write down the audio presets.
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait for 3 minutes before starting work.
3. Tilt the steering wheel all the way up, and telescope it all the way in.
4. 2-door passenger's seat: Carefully insert the tip of a small screwdriver (A) through the hole in the back of the front seat belt lower anchor cover (B) and into the hole in the front seat belt lower anchor (C). Unlock the lower anchor by pushing in on the screwdriver. Remove the screwdriver, and then detach the front seat belt anchor plate (D) and anchor cover from the lower anchor.






5. Except 2-door passenger's seat: Slide the front seat forward fully, carefully pry up on the bottom edge of the anchor cover (A) to release the hooks, and remove the cover.






6. Except 2-door passenger's seat: Remove the lower anchor bolt (A).






7. Remove the seat track outer end covers (A) and seat track center end covers (B) from the back of both seat tracks.









8. Remove the bolts.






9. Slide the front seat rearward fully, and remove the bolts.






10. Lift up the front seat, then detach the harness clips (A), and disconnect the side airbag connector (B), the seat belt switch connector (C), the seat belt buckle tensioner connector (D), and the seat position sensor connector (E) on the driver's seat. On passenger's seat, disconnect the ODS subharness connector (F).












11. With the help of an assistant, carefully remove the front seat through the front door opening.
12. Install the seat in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Apply medium strength type liquid thread lock to the seat mounting bolts before reinstallation.
- Tighten the seat mounting bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown. Slide the seat all the way back and tighten (1) and (2), then slide it forward and tighten (3) and (4). The driver's seat is shown; the passenger's seat is similar.
- Tighten the bolts by hand first, then tighten them to specification with a torque wrench.
- Make sure each connector is plugged in properly.
- Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
- Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system or the navigation system (if equipped), then enter the audio presets.
- Set the clock (on vehicles without navigation).
- Check for any DTCs that may have been set during repairs, and clear them.