Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 228

upholstery ring pliers (B).

Fig. 32: Seat Cushion Cover Installation Points

REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Remove the rear seat as shown.

2. Install the seat in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

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Before attaching the rear seat-back and cushion, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the rear
seat belts and center seat belt.

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When installing the seat cushion, slip the seat belt buckles through the slits in the seat cushion.

NOTE:

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

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Make sure the seat-back locks securely.

Fig. 33: Removing The Rear Seat

REAR SEAT-BACK LATCH REPLACEMENT

1. Remove these items:

a. Seat side bolster, both sides (see REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )

b. Rear shelf (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SHELF AREA )

2. Disconnect the cylinder rod (A), remove the bolts, then remove the seat-back latch (B).

NOTE:

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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to
prevent damage.

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Take care not to bend or scratch the interior trim.

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Fig. 34: Removing The Seat-Back Latch

3. Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

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Make sure the cylinder rod is connected securely.

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Make sure the seat-back locks securely and unlocks properly.

REAR SEAT-BACK LOCK CYLINDER REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the rear shelf (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SHELF AREA ).

2. Disconnect the cylinder rods from both seat-back latches (see REAR SEAT-BACK LATCH

NOTE:

Take care not to scratch the interior trim.

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REPLACEMENT ).

3. Remove the self-tapping ET screws, then remove the seat-back lock cylinder (A) and cylinder rods (B).

Fig. 35: Removing The Seat-Back Lock Cylinder & Cylinder Rods

4. Install the lock cylinder in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

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Make sure the cylinder rod is connected securely.

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Make sure the seat-back unlocks properly.

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