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Seat-back Cover

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  1. Remove the third row seat (see THIRD ROW SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).
  2. Remove these items.
  3. Remove the screws securing the seat-back recline lever (see step  3 under Third Row Seat-Back Recline Lever Replacement  ).
  4. Fold the seat-back forward fully, insert a trim pad remover between the bottom of the back cover (A) and the seat frame until it squarely engages one of the clips. Gently pry on the clip until it detaches from the seat frame. Repeat for the other clips.
    NOTE: Take care not to damage the back cover or the clip mounting pads.
    Fig 1: Inserting Trim Pad Remover Between Bottom Of Back Cover And Seat Frame Of Clips
    G08053549Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Slide the back cover (D) up to release the remaining clips (A, B) from the keyholes (C) on the frame.
    Fig 2: Sliding Back Cover Up
    G08053550Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Turn the back cover to pass the recline lever (E) through the hole in the back cover.
  7. Release all of the hooks (A, B) from behind the seat-back (C). Unhook the edge of the seat-back cover (D) from the hook (E) of the seat-back frame.
    Fig 3: Identifying Seat-Back And Hooks
    G08053551Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Pull the seat-back cover (A) back, and release the hooks (B).
    Fig 4: Pulling Seat-Back Cover Back
    G08053552Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Pinch the tabs on the head restraint guides (A), and remove them from the seat-back.
    Fig 5: Pinching Tabs On Head Restraint Guides
    G08053553Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Remove the seat-back cover/pad (A) from the seat-back frame (B).
    Fig 6: Identifying Seat-Back Cover/Pad And Seat-Back Frame
    G08053554Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Pull back the edge of the seat-back cover (A) all the way around, then release all of the upholstery rings (B). Remove the seat-back cover.
    Fig 7: Identifying Seat-Back Cover And Upholstery Rings
    G08053555Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Install the seat-back cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat-back cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the hook and the clips.
    • Replace all of the upholstery rings (A) fastening the seat-back cover (B) to the pad wires (C) with new ones using commercially available upholstery ring pliers (D).
      Fig 8: Identifying Seat-Back Cover, Pad Wires And Upholstery Rings
      G08053556Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Install the back cover, and note these items:
    • If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
    • Make sure the clips are positioned properly in the keyholes on the back cover.
    • Align the clips on the back cover with the keyholes on the seat-back frame.
    • Push the clips into place securely.
      Fig 9: Identifying Back Cover And Clips
      G08053557Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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