Honda Civic. Manual — part 1026

Fig. 118: Removing Head Restraint Guides Pinching End Of Guides

9. Remove the seat-back cover and pad from the seat-back frame.

10. 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.

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

Fig. 119: Removing Seat-Back Cover

11. 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 clips.

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

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

Fig. 120: Installing Rear Seat-Back Cover Of Seat-Back - Split Fold
Down - 4-door

REAR SEAT SIDE BOLSTER COVER REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the seat side bolster (see SEAT SIDE BOLSTER - 4-DOOR ).
2. Release all the hook strips (A), and fold back the seat side bolster cover (B),

and release the cover from the hooks (C).

Fig. 121: Releasing Rear Seat Side Bolster Cover From Hooks

3. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and to prevent wrinkles when

installing a side bolster cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over
the pad before securing the hook strips and staples.

NOTE:

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

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

REAR SEAT CUSHION COVER REPLACEMENT

2-DOOR

1. Remove the seat cushion (see SEAT CUSHION ).
2. From the back of the seat-back, release the clips (A), then remove the insulator

(B).

Fig. 122: Removing Insulator

3. Release all the clips (A), in the seat cushion cover (B) through the holes in the

seat cushion pad, and fold back the seat cushion cover.

Fig. 123: Releasing All Clips In Seat Cushion Cover

4. 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).

NOTE:

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

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

2008 Honda Civic EX

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