Honda Civic. Manual — part 1020

seat belts.

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

SEAT SIDE BOLSTER - 4-DOOR

1. Remove the seat cushion.
2. Remove the bolt.

Fig. 81: Removing Seat Side Bolster Bolt - 4-Door (With Specifications)

3. Fold the seat-back forward.
4. Lift the seat side bolster (A) up to release the hook (B), then remove the seat

side bolster.

NOTE:

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

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Fig. 82: Removing Seat Side Bolster

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

Guide the belts over the front of the seat side bolster as you install the bolster.

Before attaching the seat side bolster, make sure there are no twists or kinks in
the seat belts.

REAR SEAT-BACK LATCH REPLACEMENT

FOLD DOWN REAR SEAT/SPLIT FOLD DOWN REAR SEAT

1. Remove the rear shelf:

2-door (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SHELF
AREA )

4-door (see REAR SHELF EXTENSION - 2-DOOR )

2. From the trunk, disconnect the seat-back release cable (A) from the seat-back

latch (B).

NOTE:

Take care not to bend or scratch the interior trim.

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

Fig. 83: Disconnecting Seat-Back Release Cable (From Trunk)

3. Remove the bolts, then remove the seat-back latch (A).

Fig. 84: Removing Seat-Back Latch (With Specifications)

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

Make sure the release cable is connected securely.

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

REAR SEAT-BACK RELEASE LEVER/CABLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

FOLD DOWN REAR SEAT/SPLIT FOLD DOWN REAR SEAT

NOTE:

Take care not to bend or scratch the interior trim.

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1. Open the trunk lid.
2. From the trunk room, detach the cable clip.

Fig. 85: Detaching Cable Clip From Trunk Room

3. 2-door: Remove the rear seat-back release cable (A) out through the slit (B) in

the trim panel.

Fig. 86: Removing Rear Seat-Back Release Cable (2-Door)

4. Disconnect the seat-back release cable (A) from the seat-back latch (B).

2008 Honda Civic EX

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