Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 223

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Make sure the cable is connected securely.

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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 hook strips.

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Replace the back panel clips as new ones.

FRONT SEAT COVER REPLACEMENT

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, and the precautions and
procedures in the SRS section before performing repairs or service. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .

Seat-back Cover

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

2. Remove the headrest.

3. From under the seat cushion, disconnect the recline motor connector (A), and the seat-back heater

connector (B) on the 8-way power seat. Detach the side airbag connector clip (C), OPDS unit connector
clip (D) on the manual seat, and harness clips (E). Release the clips (F) (manual seat) and seat cushion
cover (G) from the seat cushion frame spring (H), then pull the cover back, and remove the clamps (I).

NOTE:

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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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2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Power Heated Seats - TSX

Fig. 15: Detaching The Harness Clip & Disconnecting The Seat Connectors (Manual Seat)

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Fig. 16: Detaching The Harness Clip & Disconnecting The Seat Connectors (8-Way Power Seat)

4. Remove these items from the front seat, then remove the seat cushion, manual seat (see FRONT SEAT

DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY - MANUAL ), 8-way power seat (see FRONT SEAT
DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY - 8-WAY POWER ):

a. Recline cover

b. Center cover

c. Front cover

5. 8-way power seat: Remove the clip (A), then remove the lumbar support handle (B).

2004 Acura TSX

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Fig. 17: Removing The Clip & The Lumbar Support Handle (8-Way Power Seat)

6. Detach the clips and hooks (A) by pulling the bottom of the back panel (B) back, then pull the panel

downward to release the hooks (C) from the seat back frame, and remove the panel. 8-way power seat is
shown; Manual seat is similar.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Power Heated Seats - TSX