2003 HONDA CIVIC headrest

8.Using a flat-tip screwdriver wrapped with
protective tape, insert it into the hook portions
(seven places) ofthe headrest rear trim iA) from the
headrest front trim side. Prv up the hooks (B) to
release the labs (C) of the headrest front trim (Di
while pulling the headrest front trim forward, and
remove the tflm.
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9. Unzip the headrest portion of the seat-back cover
(A), then remove the zipper iB), and remove the
cover.
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installthe cover in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
. Fit all the hooks of the headrest front trim into the
holes in the headrest rear trim, then push on the
headrest trim until the hooks snap into place.
. 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 springs.. Make sure the side airbag harness, OPDS
harness {passenger's seat). and rear seat access
cable (passenger's seati are routed properly.
. lf necessary, reinitialize the OPDS control unit
(see page 23-124).
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Seats
Rear Seat-back Cover Replacement
NOTE:. Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat
covers.. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
'1. Remove the seat-back (see page 20-80).
Remove the headrest.
Pull up the latch cover (A) to telease the clips. then
remove it.
Fastener Locations
) : Clip, 4
1W
4.Pull up the outside edge of the latch lever cover (A)
to release the clips, and release the cover from thepivot pins (B) ofthe latch lever {C) while pulljng the
latch lever.
Fastener Locations
D : Clip, 2
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5. On right seat-backi Using a Torx T30 bit, remove
the bolts, then remove the belt holder trim (A), and
remove the trim from the center belt (B).
Fastener
) : Bolt,
A*-\./-
Locations6x1.0mm9.8Nm(1.0 kgf.m,7.2 lbf.ft)
Release the hook (A), and unzip the seat-back cover(B). The right seat-back is shown. the left seat-back
is similar.
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7. Pull back the edge of the seat-back cover (A), and
release the clips {B).
Pull back the edge of the seat-back cover, and pull
out the seat-back frame {A) from the seat-back pad
{B), then pull out the headrest guide (C) while
pinching the end of the guides, and remove them.
9. Remove the seat-back cover (A)from the seat-back
pad (B). On right seat-back with center shoulder
belt, pass the center belt (C) through the hole in the
seat-bacl( cover.
lnstallthe cover in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
. To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat-back
cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly
over the pad before securing the hooks and clips
. On right seat-back: When installing the seat-back
frame to the pad, slip the center belt through the
hole in the seat-back cover and pad.
. Replace any clips you removed with new ones.
Install them with commercially available
upholstery ring pliers.
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