Honda Civic. Manual — part 1015

Fig. 50: Pulling Side Airbag Harness, ODS Subharness (Passenger's Seat)
And Harness Guides

10. Release the hook strips (A, B) from the seat frame (C).

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

Fig. 51: Releasing Hook Strips From Seat Frame

11. Release the hook (A) from under the seat cushion.

Fig. 52: Releasing Hook From Under Seat Cushion

12. Remove the seat cushion cover/pad (A) from the seat frame (B).

Fig. 53: Removing Seat Cushion Cover/Pad From Seat Frame

13. Release the clips (A) from under the seat cushion (B).

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

Fig. 54: Releasing Clips From Under Seat Cushion

14. Pull back the edge of the seat cushion coverall the way around, and release the

clips (A), then remove the seat cushion cover.

Fig. 55: Removing Seat Cushion Cover

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

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat cushion cover, make sure the
material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the clips and
hook strips.

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

Fig. 56: Installing Front Seat Cushion Cover (2-Door)

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-
424-6857

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 ):

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

2008 Honda Civic EX

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