1998 ACURA INTEGRA ECU

Seat cushion cover removal:
1. Remove the seat cushion {rom the seat tracks {see
page 20-105).
2. Remove all clips from under the seat cushion, then
loosen the seat cushion cover
Clip removal:
SEAT CUSHION COVER
Pull back the edge of the seat cushion cover all the
way around, then release the cltps3.
SEAT CUSHIONCOVER
CLIP
lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
a To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat cover,
make sure the material is stretched evenly over
the pad before securing atl the clrps.
a Replace the released clips with new ones.
UPHOLSTERY RING PLIERScommercially available.
SEATCOVER
WIBE (Pad side)
20-109

4. Remove the bolt,
V: Boh location, 1
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m11.0 kgf.m.7.2 tbf.ftl
>: Bolt, sc.ew locations
A>: Bolt, 2
CUSHION
5. lf necessary, remove the seat latch from the seat-
back and remove the striker.
CAUTION: Weai gloves to remove and install the
seat latch and latch collal.
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then remove the seat cushron.
(-j : Hook loc.tionsai.),2Bl:-r, 1
MIDDLE FLOORCENTER GUSSET
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LATCH COLLAR
LATCH
SEAT LATCH
LATCH COVER
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T.BACK
LATCH COLLAR
SEAT BACKCOVER
NOTE: When removing the striker, remove the side
trim panel (see page 2O-91).
> : Bolt locations, 2
InStallation is the reverse ot the removal procedure.
NOTEI
a Make sure the seat backs lock securely.
a lf necessary, adjust the strikers.
o Before attaching the seat-backs and seat cushion,
make sure there are no twists or kinks in the rear
seat belts.
a When installing the seat cushion, slip the seat belt
buckles through the slits in the seat cushion.
FEAR SEAT BELT
6.
SEAT BELTBUCKLESSEATCUSHION
(cont'd )
STRIKER
SEAT.EACKS
20-111

Seats
Rear Seat Replacement (cont'd)Rear Seat Cover Replacement
CAUTION: Wear gloves to.emove and install the sgat
covers.
NOTE:
a Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat
covers,
a Remove the clips as shown.
8. Installalion is the reverse oI the removal procedure.
NOTE:
a Make sure the seat-back locks securely.
a lJ necessary, adjust the rear seat latch and
seat-back.
a Betore attaching the seat-back, side bolsters and
seat cushion, make sure there are no twists or
kinks in the rear seat belts and center belt.
a When installing the seat cushion, slip the seat belt
buckles through the slits in the seat cushion.
Remove the seat-back (see page 20-110).
Remove the latch cover and latch collar (see page
20-111).
Remove all the clips from rhe back of the seat back,
then Ioosen the seat-back cover.
Pull back the edge of the seat-back cover all the way
around. then release the clios.
Seat-back cover removal:
Hatchback
SEAT-BACK
H/HilflH
CLIP
CLIP
20-114

Seats
Rear Seat Cover
(cont'd)
Replacement
Sedan
Remove the seat cushion {see page 20-113).
Remove all the clips from under the seat cushion,
then loosen the seat cushion cove
SEAT CUSHIONCOVER
Pull back the edge of the seat cushion cover all the
way around, then release the clios
SEAT CUSHIONCOVER
Installation is the reverse o,f the removal procedure.
NOTE:
a To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat cover,
mark sure the material is stretched evenly over
the pad before securing all the clips.
a Replace the released clips with new ones.
UPHOLSTERY RING PLIERSCommercially available.
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2.
CLIP
CLIPS
20-116
NEW CLIP

Child Seat Anchor Plate
Attachment points are provided for a rear seat mounted
child restraint system which uses a top tether.
The attachment points are located on the rear trim panel
or rear shelf, just behind the rear seat-back.
When using a child seat with a top tether, installthe child
seat anchor plates securely.
Hatchback
NOTE: The rear trim panel has perlorations at each
attachment point. Cut the rear trim panel along the
perlorations to make a hole.
8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m 12.2.m, 16 lbf fr)
CHILD SEATANCHORPLATETOOTHED WASHER
NOTE:
a Do not remove the toothed washer from the child
seat anchor plate. Use the child seat anchor plate
with the toothed washer attached to it.
a When installlng a child seat on the rear seat, fol-
low the intructions ol the manufacturer of the
child seat.
a Additional anchor plates are available.
Do not use the child seat ancho. plate lor any
othel purpose; it is designed exclusively for in-
stallation ot a child seat.
Make sure the rear seat-back is locked tirmlv
when installing a child seat.Sedan
NOTE: Remove the plug covers trom the attach
ment points o{f the rear shelf {Canada).
Use a razor blade or sharp knife to carefully cut a
1 inch diameter circle at the location of the attach-
ment point {USA}.
265 mm110.4 in)
1OO mm(3.94 in)
R€AR TRIM PANEL
ATTACHMENT POINTS
REAR SHELF

I8. Remove the carpet by sliding it rearward.
V : Clip locations
AV : Clip, 3BD : Clip. 1
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Hatchback
CARPET
Sedan
SEATHARNESS
FASTENERS
FASTENER
DOOR SILL
FASTENERS
oooRSILL MOLDING
SEATHARNESS
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CARPET
REAR CONSOLEBRACKET
Installation is the reverse oJ the removal procedure.
NOTE:
a Take care not to damage, wrinkle or twist the
carpet.
a Make sure the seat harness is routed correctly.
a Slip the slits in the carpet over the rear console
bracket.
REAR CONSOLEBBACKETP
REAR DOORSILL MOLDING
9.
CAR
a Reattach the cut area @ in the carpet (see page
20-128) as follow.'
- 1) Clean the back of the carpet with a sponge
dampened in alcohol.
Attach the fasteners to the edge ol the car-
pet with double laced adhesive tape.
FASTENERS
CARPET
3) Align the carpet with the fastener,
press the carpet down securely.
then
CARPET
a Reattach the cut area under the parking brake
lever and cut area @ (see page 20-128) with wire
ties as shown.
WIRE TIE
Cut otl.
a lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
2) Attach the other lastener as shown.
FASTENER
SLIT
20-129

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6. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE;
r Make sure the license plate light connector is
connected, and the grommet is installed properly.
. Make sure the rear bumper engages the side clips
securely.
REAB BUMPER
20-145

Hood
Replacement
NOTE:
a An assistant is helplul when removing the hood.
a Take care not to damage the hood and body.
a When removing the clips, use a clip remover.
a Open the hood.
'L IJ necessary, remove the hood edge protector.
A : Clip locations, l6
NOTE: lf necessary, remove the hood hinge.
V: Bolt locations, 4
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2. Remove the bolts, then remove the hood.


i Bolt locations, 4
3.Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
a lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
a Make sure the hood locks securely.
a Make sure the hood opens properly.
a Adjust the hood alignment.
6 x 1.O mm9.8 N.m{1.0 kgl m,7.2 tbf ft)
HOOD IIINGE
HOOD
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HOOD