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.

Remove the rear seat assembly (see REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the seat-back (see REAR SEAT DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY ).
Remove the these items:
- Latch cover (see step 2 on REAR SEAT-BACK LATCH REPLACEMENT )
- Striker hole cover (see step 4 on REAR SEAT-BACK LATCH REPLACEMENT )
Release the hooks (A), then remove the tether anchor cover (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Hooks & Tether Anchor Cover
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Release the hook strip (A), and unzip the seat-back cover and pull back the cover (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Hood Strip & Cover
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Release the hooks (A) from the seat-back frame (B).

Fig 3: Identifying Hooks From Seat-Back Frame
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Pull out the seat-back cover/pad (A) from the frame. Pinch the tabs on the end of the head restraint guides (B, C), and remove the guides from the seat-back.

Fig 4: Identifying Seat-Back Cover/Pad (2009-10)
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Fig 5: Identifying Seat-Back Cover/Pad (2011-12)
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Release the hooks (A) from the seat-back frame (B).

Fig 6: Identifying Hooks & Seat-Back Frame
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Remove the seat-back cover/pad (A) and the silencer (B) from the seat-back frame (C). If necessary, release the hooks (D) and remove the latch lever inner cover (E).

Fig 7: Identifying Latch Lever Inner Cover Hooks
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Install the seat-back cover/pad in the reverse order of removal. To prevent wrinkles when installing the seat-back cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the hooks.