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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA2011TSX SPORT WAGON L4-2.4LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMESEATSSERVICE AND REPAIRFRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon L4-2.4L
Front Seat Removal/Installation
2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon L4-2.4LSECTION Front Seat Removal/Installation
Front Seat Removal/Installation
Special Tools Required
- KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014
*Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857
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 up position, and to the full telescopic in position. Adjust the seat-back recline to a middle position.
2. Slide the front seat all the way forward and lower it all the way down.
3. 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.
4. Remove the lower anchor bolt (A).
5. Remove the seat track end covers (A) from the back of both seat tracks.
6. Remove the seat mounting bolts from the rear side of the front seat.
7. Slide the front seat all the way back, and remove the front seat mounting bolts.
8. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure, then wait at least 3 minutes before removing the seat.
9. Lift up the front seat, then detach the harness clips (A). Disconnect the side airbag connector (B) and the seat wire harness connector (C). Disconnect the ODS unit harness connector (D) (passenger's seat).
Driver's seat (Without driving position memory system)
Driver's seat (With driving position memory system)
Passenger's seat
10. Remove the head restraint.
11. With the help of an assistant, carefully remove the front seat through the front door opening.
12. Install the seat in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Make sure each connector is plugged in properly.
- Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the seat mounting bolts before reinstallation.
- Tighten the seat mounting bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown. Slide the seat all the way back and tighten the front bolts, and then slide it forward and tighten the rear bolts.
- Tighten the bolts by hand first, then tighten them to the specified torque.
- Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure.
Driver's seat
Passenger's seat
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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.