Honda Element. Manual — part 728

Fig. 21: Identifying Shoulder Front Seat Cover Screws
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14. Remove the seat-back cover/pad (A) from the seat-back frame (B).

Fig. 22: Identifying Seat-Back Frame Seat-Back Cover/Pad
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15. Pull back the edge of the seat-back cover all the way around, and release the clips (A), then remove the

seat-back cover.

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Fig. 23: Identifying Seat-Back Cover
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16. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

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Reinitialize the ODS unit (see ODS UNIT INITIALIZATION ).

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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.

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

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

Fig. 24: Identifying Upholstery Ring Pliers And Clips
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FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER REPLACEMENT

Special Tools Required

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KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

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

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 )
before doing repairs or service.

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

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Driver's seat position sensor replacement

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

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

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

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Replacement of the seat weight sensors

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After a vehicle collision

1. Remove the front seat (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

2. Remove the recline cover (A).

-1 Remove the recline knob (B).

-2 Driver's seat: Pull back the cap (C) to release the hooks (D), and remove the snap ring (E), then
remove the height handle (F).

-3 Gently pull out the cover to detach the clip, and release the hooks (G).

Driver's seat

NOTE:

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Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when
prying components.

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

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Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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Fig. 25: Identifying Recline Cover (Driver's Seat)
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Passenger's seat

Fig. 26: Identifying Recline Cover (Passenger's Seat)
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3. Gently pull out the center cover (A) to detach the clip, and release the hooks (B).

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