Front Seat Cover Replacement - Honda 2002 Accord Manual

Front Seat Cover Replacement
'00-02 models Sedan: SRS components are located in
this area. Review the SRS component locations (see
page 23-23), and precautions and procedures (see page
23-28) in the SRS section before performing repairs or
service.
NOTE:
• W i t h side airbag ('00-02 models): The seat w i t h a
airbag is marked w i t h a side airbag on the surface of
the seat-back. Because the component parts (seat-
back cover, cushion, etc.) of seats w i t h and w i t h o u t
airbags are different, make sure you install only the
correct replacement parts.
• '00-02 models Sedan: The front seats w i t h side
airbags are produced by three different suppliers.
Before replacing the seat-back, make sure the seat-
back cover (A), pad (B) and frame (C) are f r o m the
same supplier. Before assembling the seat-back,
make sure the suppliers identification (D) is the same
on each part.
• W i t h side airbag ('00-02 models): Do not repair any
tears or frayed spots of the seat-back cover. If
necessary, replace the seat-back cover.
• Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat
covers.
• W i t h side airbag ('00-02 models): Do not touch the
Occupant Position Detection System OPDS sensor in
the seat-back pad. Keep the sensor free f r o m grease
oils and moisture, as they can damage the sensor.
Oils can corrode the sensor, causing its faulty.
• Put on gloves to protect your hands.
S e a t - b a c k C o v e r
1. '98-99 models: With seat heater, remove the seat-
back heater harness f r o m the seat cushion:
- 1 Remove the seat (see page 20-99).
- 2 Disconnect the seat-back heater connector (A).
- 3 Release the hooks (B), and pull back the seat
cushion cover (C).
- 4 Release the w i r e tie (D).
- 5 Pull out the harness (E).
Driver's seat (the passenger's seat is simitar):
h e a t e r .
2. Fold the seat-back forward.
3. If equipped, remove the back panel (refer to step 7).
4. 8-way p o w e r seat on Coupe: Remove the rear seat
access knob, '98-99 models (see page 20-112) or
the access knob t r i m , '00-02 models (see page 20-
113).
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