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Right Second Row Seat

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NOTE:
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  • Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
  • Take care not to scratch the body or tear the seat covers.
  1. Remove the second row seat (see SECOND ROW SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).
  2. From under the seat cushion, release the hooks (A) of the back cover carpet from the seat cushion frame, then pull the carpet (B) back.
    Fig 1: Identifying Back Cover Carpet, Seat Cushion Frame And Hooks
    G08053481Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Release the wire ties (C) fastening the recline cables (D).
  4. With seat heater: Disconnect the seat-back heater connector (E) and detach the seat heater connector (F).
  5. Gently pull out the recline outer cover (A) to detach the clips and to release the hooks (B) of the recline inner cover (C), then remove the cover while releasing the inside edge of the cover from the recline adjuster (D).
    Fig 2: Pulling Out Recline Outer Cover To Clips
    G08053482Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the screw, gently pull out the recline inner cover (A) to detach the clip, then remove it.
    Fig 3: Pulling Out Recline Inner Cover To Clip
    G08053483Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Gently pull out the center outer cover (A) to remove the screw and to release the hooks (B) from the center inner cover (C), then remove the cover while releasing the inside edge of it from the recline adjuster (D).
    Fig 4: Pulling Out Center Outer Cover To Screw
    G08053484Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Gently pull out the center inner cover (A) to detach the clip, then remove it.
    Fig 5: Pulling Out Center Inner Cover To Clip
    G08053485Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Remove the nuts. Using a TORX T30 bit, remove the bolts, then remove the seat cushion (A).
    Fig 6: Seat Cushion And Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G08053486Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Disconnect the recliner cables (A) and the third row seat access rods (B) on both sides, then remove the cables from the clips (C).
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Recliner Cables And Third Row Seat Access Rods On Both Sides
    G08053487Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Using a TORX T40 bit, remove the bolts, then remove the seat-back (A).
    Fig 8: Seat-Back And Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G08053488Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Assemble the seat-back and seat cushion in the reverse order of disassembly, and note these items:
    • If the cable clips and the rod fasteners are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
    • Replace any damaged clips with new ones.
    • Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.
    • Apply multipurpose grease to the moving parts of the seat track.
    • Replace the wire ties you removed with new ones.
    • Make sure each cable is connected securely.
    • With seat heater: Make sure the seat-back heater connector is plugged in properly.