Honda Civic. Manual — part 1027

Fig. 124: Removing Seat Cushion Cover

5. 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.

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

Fig. 125: Installing Rear Seat Cushion Cover (2-Door)

4-DOOR

1. Remove the seat cushion (see SEAT CUSHION ).
2. From the back of the seat-back, pass both lower retainers (A) through the slots

in the seat cushion pad, and release all the clips (B), and fold back the seat
cushion cover.

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)

Fig. 126: Folding Back Seat Cushion Cover

3. Pull back the edge of the seat cushion cover all the way around, and release the

clips (A), from the seat cushion cover (B) through the hole in the seat cushion
pad, then remove the seat cushion cover.

Fig. 127: Removing Seat Cushion Cover

4. 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.

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. 128: Installing Rear Seat Cushion Cover (4-Door)

REAR SEAT ARMREST COVER REPLACEMENT

FOR SOME MODELS - 4-DOOR

1. Remove the armrest from the seat-back (see REAR SEAT ARMREST

REPLACEMENT ).

2. Remove the armrest beverage holder from the armrest (see REAR SEAT

ARMREST BEVERAGE HOLDER REPLACEMENT ).

3. Release the clips (A) and hook strip (B), and pull back the armrest cover (C) all

the way around.

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)

Fig. 129: Releasing Clips & Hooks And Pulling Back Armrest Cover

4. Release the armrest cover from the armrest pivot portions (A), then remove it

from the pad (B).

Fig. 130: Removing Rear Seat Armrest Cover

5. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal. To prevent wrinkles when

installing an armrest cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the

2008 Honda Civic EX

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