Honda Civic. Manual — part 1011

Fig. 30: Releasing Clips

15. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

Reinitialize the ODS unit (see ODS UNIT INITIALIZATION ).

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.

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

Before installing the side airbag (C), make sure the reinforcing cloth (D) is
fixed on the seat-back frame (E) securely.

Make sure the side airbag harness and ODS subharness (passenger's seat)
are routed properly.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Seats - Civic (Except Hybrid)

Fig. 31: Installing Front Seat-Back Cover (2-Door)

4-DOOR

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 ) in the SRS before doing repairs or
service.

Check the operation of the driver's seat position sensor after any of these
actions (see DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION SENSOR OPERATION
CHECK ):

Driver's seat position sensor replacement

Cover plate (front side of driver's seat slide rail) replacement

Calibrate the ODS unit after any of the these actions (see ODS UNIT
CALIBRATION ):

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Seats - Civic (Except Hybrid)

Front passenger's seat replacement (including any seat components)

Replacement of the seat weight sensors

After a vehicle collision

1. Remove the front seat (see FRONT SEAT

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

2. Remove the head restraint.
3. From under the seat cushion, detach the side airbag connector clip (A).

NOTE:

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

On the passenger's seat, do not touch the ODS
sensor in the seat-back pad, and keep it away from
oil. Oil can corrode the sensor caution it to fail.

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Seats - Civic (Except Hybrid)

Fig. 32: Detaching Side Airbag Connector Clip

4. Release the slit in the seat cushion cover (B) from the seat cushion frame

spring (C), then pull the cover back. Release the hooks (D) and remove the
wire ties (E).

5. Detach the clips and hooks (A) by pulling the bottom of the back cover

(B) back, then gently pull down the cover to release the hooks (C) from
the seat frame, and remove the panel.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Seats - Civic (Except Hybrid)