Acura RL. Manual - part 800

Fig. 34: Identifying Front Hook, Rear Hook, Reinforcing Cloth And Seat-Back Frame 
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9. Pull out the head restraint guides (A) while pinching the tabs on the end of the guides, and remove 

them. 

Fig. 35: Pulling Head Restraint Guides 
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10. Remove the seat-back cover (A) and seat-back pad (B) from the seat-back frame (C). 

 

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Fig. 36: Identifying Seat-Back Cover, Seat-Back Pad And Seat-Back Frame 
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11. Pass both lower retainers (A) through the slots in the seat-back pad. 

Fig. 37: Identifying Lower Retainers And Seat-Back Pad 
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12. Pull back the edge of the seat-back cover all the way around, and release the clips (A), then remove 

 

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the seat-back cover. 

Fig. 38: Identifying Seat-Back Cover Clips 
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13. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: 

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Reinitialize the OPDS control unit (see OPDS UNIT INITIALIZATION ).  

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To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat-back cover, make sure the material is stretched 
evenly over the pad before securing the clips, hooks, and hook strips.  

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Replace any clips you removed with new ones (A). Install them with commercially available 
upholstery ring pliers (B).  

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Reinstall the front hook (C) and rear hook (D) of the reinforcing cloth (E) securely.  

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Use only original Acura replacement seat-back covers.  

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Make sure the recline motor harness, side airbag harness, seat-back heater harness, and OPDS 
unit harness (passenger's seat) are routed properly. 

 

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Fig. 39: Identifying Front Hook, Rear Hook And Reinforcing Cloth 
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FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER REPLACEMENT 

Special Tools Required  

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 * 

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

1. Remove the front seat (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

2. From under the seat cushion, detach the recline motor connector clip, the side airbag connector clip 

and the seat heater connector clip. Release the seat cushion cover from the seat cushion frame spring, 
then pull the cover back, and remove the clamps.  

3. Remove the seat-back (see SEAT-BACK/SEAT CUSHION ).  

4. Release the hook strips (A) from both sides of the seat cushion. 

NOTE:

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Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage 
when prying components.  

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Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers.  

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Put on gloves to protect your hands.  

 

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