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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA2010TL FWD V6-3.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMESEATSSERVICE AND REPAIRFRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
2010 Acura TL FWD V6-3.5L
Front Seat Removal/Installation
2010 Acura TL FWD V6-3.5LSECTION Front Seat Removal/Installation
Front Seat Removal/Installation
Special Tools Required
- KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014
*Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.
Do the ODS unit initialization ODS Unit Initialization after front passenger's seat replacement.
NOTE:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- 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 removing components.
- When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
1. Adjust the steering column to the full tilt down position, and to the full telescopic out position.
2. Slide the front seat all the way forward. Carefully pry up on the bottom of the anchor cover (A) at the pry point (B) with the appropriate trim tool to release the hooks (C) and the tab (D), then remove the cover by pulling it upward. The driver's seat is shown; the passenger's seat is similar.
3. Remove the lower anchor bolt (A).
4. Remove the seat track end covers (A) from the back of both seat tracks.
5. Remove the seat mounting bolts from the rear side of the front seat.
6. Slide the front seat all the way back, and remove the seat mounting bolts.
7. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure Procedures, then wait at least 3 minutes before removing the seat.
8. Lift up the front seat, then detach the harness clips (A). Disconnect the side airbag connector (B), and the seat wire harness connector (C).
9. Remove the head restraint.
10. With the help of an assistant, carefully remove the front seat through the front door opening.
11. Install the seat in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- 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 the specified torque.
- Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure Procedures.
- Check for any DTCs that may have been set during repairs, and clear them.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.