Rear Seat Disassembly/Reassembly

Special Tools Required 

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

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

1. Remove the rear seat assembly (see REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
2. Remove these items:
   • Head restraints
   • Center head restraint
3. Remove the screw, then remove the recline upper cover (A).
   Fig 1: Identifying Recline Upper Cover

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4. Remove the screw (A) and release the clip (B), then remove the center cover (C).
   Fig 2: Identifying Clip And Center Cover

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5. Remove the bolts (A) and nut (B), then separate the rear seat-back (C) and the rear seat cushion (D).
   Fig 3: Rear Seat-Back And Rear Seat Cushion With Torque Specifications

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6. If necessary, remove the bushing (A) and pivot washer (B).
   Fig 4: Identifying Bushing And Pivot Washer

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7. Reassemble the seat-back and seat cushion in the reverse order of disassembly, and note these items:
   • Apply multipurpose grease to the moving portions of the recline adjusters.
   • Replace any damaged or stress-whitened bushing and pivot washer with new ones.
   • Make sure the bushing and pivot washer are installed correctly.