Seat System Acura RSX I

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Front Seat Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before performing repairs or service.

Note. Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components. Take care not to scratch the body or tear the seat covers. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the frequencies for the preset buttons.
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
3. Remove the seat track end covers (A) from the back of both seat tracks. Outer Inner
4. Remove the bolts securing the front seat (A).
5. Lift up the front seat, then detach the harness clips (A), and disconnect the seat belt switch connector (B), seat belt buckle tensioner connector (C), and side airbag connector (D), and on the passenger's seat, disconnect the OPDS unit connector (E). If equipped, disconnect the seat heater connector (F). If equipped with BOSE sound system, remove the nuts, then remove the front stereo amplifier (G) from the seat cushion, and disconnect the subharness connector (H), seat belt buckle tensioner connector (I), and side airbag connector (J). The passenger's seat is shown, the driver's seat is similar except it has no OPDS unit connector. Passenger's seat Passenger's seat with BOSE sound system
6. With the help of an assistant, carefully remove the front seat through the door opening.
7. Install the seat in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Make sure each connector is plugged in properly. Apply 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 (1) and (2), then slide it forward and tighten (3) and (4). Reconnect the negative cable to the battery. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets. Reset the clock. '02-04 models: Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure (see «ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/testing-diagnostics/#idle-control-system) ). Do the power window control unit reset procedure (see «RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/windows/#power-windows__resetting-the-power-window-control-unit) ).

Front Seat Disassembly/Reassembly - Driver's

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before performing repairs or service.

Note. Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components. To remove the recline cover on the driver's seat without manual height adjustment, refer to Front Seat Disassembly/Reassembly-Passenger's (see FRONT SEAT DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY - PASSENGER'S ). For seat cushion removal and installation procedures, refer to Front Seat Cover Replacement (see step 2 ). Apply multipurpose grease to the moving portion of the seat track. To prevent wrinkles in the seat cushion cover, stretch the material evenly over the pad. Replace any damaged or stress-whitened clips. Push the cover clips into place securely.

Front Seat Disassembly/Reassembly - Passenger's

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before performing repairs or service.

Note. Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components. For seat cushion removal and installation procedures, refer to Front Seat Cover Replacement (see step 2 ). Apply multipurpose grease to the moving portion of the seat track. To prevent wrinkles in the seat cushion cover, stretch the material evenly over the pad. Adjust the rear seat access cable. Make sure the rear seat access cable is connected properly on each portion. Replace any damaged or stress-whitened clips. Push the cover clips into place securely.

Front Seat Cover Replacement

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before performing repairs or service.

Note. Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers. Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components. On the passenger's seat with side airbag, do not touch the OPDS sensor in the seat-back pad, and keep it away from oil. Oil can corrode the sensor, causing it to fail. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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1. Remove the front seat (see «FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/seats/#seat-system__front-seat-removalinstallation) ).
2. From under the seat cushion, detach the side airbag connector clip (A), and on the passenger's seat, detach the OPDS unit connector clip (B). Release the seat cushion cover (C) from the seat cushion frame spring (D), then pull the cover back, and remove the harness bands (E). The passenger's seat is shown, the driver's seat is symmetrical except it has no OPDS unit connector.
3. Fold the seat-back forward.
4. If equipped with a lumbar support, remove the clip (A), then remove the lumbar support handle (B).
5. Detach the hooks (A), then remove the front headrest trim (B) and rear headrest trim (C). For '02-04 models: Pull back the seat-back cover (D).
6. '05-06 models: Release the hooks (A), and release the seat-back cover (B) from the wire loop (C) on the seat-back frame. Release the fasteners (D), and then pull back the seat-back cover.
7. Release the hook (A), and unzip the seat-back cover (B). Pull the side airbag harness (C) and the OPDS harness (D) (passenger's seat) out through the holes (E) in the seat cushion cover. The passenger's seat is shown, the driver's seat is symmetrical except it has no OPDS harness.
8. Remove the side airbag (see «SIDE AIRBAG REPLACEMENT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#srs-supplemental-restraint-system__side-airbag-replacement) ), and release the hooks (A) from the airbag module holder (B).
9. Pull back the edge of the seat-back cover (A) all the way around, and release the clips (B), then remove the seat-back cover. '02-04 models '05-06 models
10. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat-back cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the hooks, fasteners ('05-06 models), and clips. Make sure the side airbag harness and OPDS harness (passenger's seat) are routed properly. Replace any clips you removed with new ones. Install them with commercially available upholstery ring pliers. If necessary, reinitializes the OPDS control unit (see «INITIALIZING THE OPDS (OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SYSTEM) UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#srs-supplemental-restraint-system__initializing-the-opds-occupant-position-detection) ). Always use the proper replacement cover; never install an aftermarket cover.

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1. Remove the front seat (see «FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/seats/#seat-system__front-seat-removalinstallation) ).
2. Remove these items from the front seat: Recline cover, driver's seat (see «FRONT SEAT DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY - DRIVER'S»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/seats/#seat-system__front-seat-disassemblyreassembly-drivers) ), passenger's seat (see «FRONT SEAT DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY - PASSENGER'S»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/seats/#seat-system__front-seat-disassemblyreassembly-passengers) ) Front seat belt buckle (see step 5 on «SEAT BELT BUCKLE»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/restraints-control-systems/#seat-belt-system) )
3. From under the seat cushion, detach the side airbag connector clip, and on the passenger's seat, detach the OPDS unit connector clip. Release the seat cushion cover from the seat cushion frame spring, then pull the cover back, and remove the harness bands.
4. Release the hook, and unzip the seat-back cover. Pull the side airbag harness and the OPDS harness (passenger's seat) out through the holes in the seat cushion cover.
5. Remove the clip, and release the hooks (A). Inside Outside
6. From under the seat cushion, release the hooks (A). If equipped with a seat heater, detach the seat cushion heater connector clip (B), and remove the harness band (C).
7. Remove the seat cushion cover (A) with the seat cushion pad from the seat cushion frame.
8. Pull back the edge of the seat cushion cover all the way around, and release the clips (A), then remove the seat cushion cover (B). '02-04 models '05-06 models
9. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat cushion cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the clips and hooks. Make sure the side airbag harness and OPDS harness (passenger's seat) are routed properly. Replace any clips you removed with new ones (A). Install them with commercially available upholstery ring pliers (B).

For Some Models (Driver's seat)

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before performing repairs or service.

Note. Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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1. Remove the front seat (see «FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/seats/#seat-system__front-seat-removalinstallation) ).
2. From under the seat cushion, detach the side airbag connector clip. Release the seat cushion cover from the seat cushion frame spring, then pull the cover back, and remove the harness bands (see «FRONT SEAT COVER REPLACEMENT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/seats/#seat-system__front-seat-cover-replacement) ).
3. Release the hook, and unzip the seat-back cover. Pull the side airbag harness out through the hole in the seat cushion cover (see «FRONT SEAT COVER REPLACEMENT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/seats/#seat-system__front-seat-cover-replacement) ).
4. Remove the side airbag (see «SIDE AIRBAG REPLACEMENT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#srs-supplemental-restraint-system__side-airbag-replacement) ).
5. Detach the clips (A) of the airbag module holder (B) from the seat-back frame.
6. Pull away the bottom portion of the seat-back pad (A) from the seat-back frame (B), and remove the nuts securing the lumbar support (C). Remove the bushing (D) and pivot arm from the seat-back frame.
7. Remove the lumbar support (A) as shown.
8. Install the lumbar support in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Replace the bushing if it's damaged. To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat-back cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the hook. Make sure the side airbag harness is routed properly.

Rear Seat Removal/Installation

Note. Take care not to scratch the body or tear the seat covers.

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1. Remove the rear seat as shown.
2. Install the seat in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Before attaching the seat cushion, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt buckle straps. When installing the seat cushion, slip the seat belt buckles through the holes in the seat cushion. Make sure the seat-back locks securely.

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1. Remove the rear seat-back (see «REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/seats/#seat-system__rear-seat-removalinstallation) ).
2. Remove the pivot bolt (A), then remove the seat-back pivot bracket (B). If necessary, remove the toothed lock washer (C), then separate the pivot bolt, washer (D), bracket, and bushing (E).
3. Install the pivot bracket in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Apply multipurpose grease to the pivot portion of the washer and bushing. Apply liquid thread lock to the pivot bolt before reinstallation.

Rear Seat-back Striker Replacement

Note. Take care not to scratch the interior trim.

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1. Remove the rear side trim panel (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SIDE AREA»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__trim-removalinstallation-rear-side-area) ).
2. Remove the bolts, then remove the seat-back striker (A).
3. Install the striker in the reverse order of removal, and move the striker (A) up or down until it is centered in the seat-back latch (B).

Rear Seat-back Latch Replacement

Note. Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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1. Remove the seat-back (see «REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/seats/#seat-system__rear-seat-removalinstallation) ).
2. Remove the latch cover, and pull back the seat-back cover (see «REAR SEAT-BACK LATCH REPLACEMENT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/seats/#seat-system__rear-seat-back-latch-replacement) ).
3. Remove the latch knob.
4. Remove the bolts, then remove the seat-back latch (A) from the seat-back frame (B).
5. Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and make sure the seat-back locks and unlocks properly.

Rear Seat-back Cover Replacement

Note. Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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1. Remove the seat-back (see «REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/seats/#seat-system__rear-seat-removalinstallation) ).
2. Remove the screw (A) and clips (B), then remove the latch cover (C).
3. Release the fasteners (A) and hook (B).
4. Pull back the seat-back cover (A), and remove the clips (B).
5. Pull back the seat-back cover (A) all the way around. Remove the latch knob (B), and remove the latch collar (C) by pinching the end and pulling it out.
6. Remove the seat-back cover.
7. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat-back cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the hook and clips. Replace any clips you removed with new ones. Install them with commercially available upholstery ring pliers.

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1. Remove the rear seat-cushion (see «REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/seats/#seat-system__rear-seat-removalinstallation) ).
2. Pull up the front edge of the seat cushion center tray (A) to release the clips, and release the hooks (B), then remove the tray. If necessary, remove the clips from the tray.
3. Release all the clips (A) from under the seat cushion, and fold back the seat cushion cover (B).
4. Pull back the edge of the seat cushion cover (A) all the way around, and release the clips (B), then remove the seat cushion cover.
5. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: To prevent wrinkles, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the clips. Replace any clips (A) you removed with new ones. Install them with commercially available upholstery ring pliers (B).

See also:
• COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX
• ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE
• RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT
• SIDE AIRBAG REPLACEMENT
• INITIALIZING THE OPDS (OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SYSTEM) UNIT
• SEAT BELT BUCKLE
• TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SIDE AREA
• FRONT SEAT DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY - PASSENGER'S
• FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
• FRONT SEAT DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY - DRIVER'S
• FRONT SEAT COVER REPLACEMENT
• REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
• REAR SEAT-BACK LATCH REPLACEMENT