Special Tools Required

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KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014*

*Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857

NOTE:

Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
The left rear seat is shown, the right rear seat is similar.

Pull up the latch lever (A), and remove the screw.

Fig 1: Identifying Latch Lever
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Release the hooks (B), and pull up the latch cover (C) from the rear seat-back.
Disconnect the control cable (A) from the latch lever (B), and remove the latch cover (C). Take care not to bend the cable.

Fig 2: Identifying Control Cable, Latch Lever & Cover
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Detach the clips and the hooks (A), then remove the striker hole cover (B).

Fig 3: Identifying Striker Hole Cover, Clips & Hooks
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Remove the bolts securing the seat-back latch (A).

Fig 4: Seat-Back Latch & Cable With Torque Specifications
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Carefully pull out the seat-back latch and cable (B) out through the striker hole in the seat-back cover.
Reassemble the seat-back latch and cable in the reverse order of disassembly, and note these items:
- If the clips are damage or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Make sure the seat-back cable is routed properly.
- Make sure the seat-back cable is connected securely.
- Make sure the rear seat locks and unlocks properly.