2006 ACURA CSX remove seats

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Special Tools Required
18-13
Ball Joint Boot Inspection/Replacement
A
B
C
D (Multipurpose)
(Multipurpose) A
07GAF-SE00200
Press
Attachment, 40 mm 07GAF-SE00200
1. Check the ball joint boot for weakness, damage, cracks, and grease leaks.
NOTE: If the ball joint boot is damaged with grease leaks, replace the appropriate part as an assembly.
 If the ball joint boot is soft and cracked without grease leaks, go to step 2. Replace the
appropriate ball joint boot.
2. Disconnect the appropriate ball joint connection, and remove the component including the ball joint.
The lower ball joint (see page 18-20).
3. Remove the boot.
4. Pack the interior and lip (A) of a new boot with grease. Keep the grease off of the boot-to-lower
ball joint housing mating surfaces (B).
5. Pack fresh grease into the base (C). Do not let dirt or other foreign materials get into the boot.
6. Install the boot on the ball joint, then squeeze it gently to force out any air, then wipe the grease off
the tapered portion of the ball joint pin (D). 7. Press the boot with the attachment until the bottom
seats on the lower ball joint housing (A) all the way
around.
8. After installing a boot, wipe any grease off the
exposed portion of the ball joint pin.
9. Install all of the removed parts.
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20-85
A
B
B
A
B D
B
5x0.8mm
5N·m
(0.5 kgf·m,
4lbf·ft)
Fastener Locations
:Bolt,2
C
E
F
G A
B
C
A
Fastener Locations :Bolt,4
8x1.25mm
22 N·m
(2.2 kgf·m,
16 lbf·ft) A
6. Push the hook (A) with a flat-tip screwdriver
wrapped with protective tape, and turn the holder
(B) 90 °, then pull it out.
7. Remove the individual map light assembly (A). –1 Remove the lenses (B).
–2 Remove the bolts.
–3 If equipped, release the four tabs (C), then pullout the moonroof switch (D) or the navigation
microphone.
–4 Disconnect the front individual map light connector (E). If equipped, disconnect the
moonroof switch connector (F) and the
navigation microphone connector (G). 8. Without moonroof: Remove the driver’s dashboard
undercover (see page 20-104).
9. Detach the harness clips (A) from the A-pillar (B), and disconnect the roof wire harness connector (C).
10. Remove the center console (see page 20-92).
11. Slide both front seats all the way back, and recline the seat-backs fully.
12. Remove the bolts securing the parking brake base frame (A), and lay it down as needed.
(cont’d)
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eadliner
Grab handle
Sunvisor Special Tools Required
20-8820-88
Interior Trim
Headliner Removal/Installation
(cont’d)
Carpet Replacement
A
C
H
I
C
J K
B
B
F
D
E G
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
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RS component locations (see page 24-11) and the
precautions and procedures (see page 24-13) before
doing repairs or service.
NOTE:  Put on gloves to protect your hands.
 Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
 Take care not to damage, wrinkle, or twist the carpet.
 Be careful not to damage the dashboard or other interior trim pieces.
1. Remove these items:  Front seats, both sides (see page 20-118)
 Rear seat cushion (see page 20-133)
 Front door sill trim, both sides (see page 20-66)
 Rear door sill trim, both sides (see page 20-67)
 Kick panels, both sides (see step 5 on page 20-67)
 B-pillar lower trim (see page 20-72)
 Driver’s dashboard undercover (see page 20- 103)
 Passenger’s dashboard undercover (see page 20-104)
 Center console (see page 20-92)
 Steering joint cover (see page 17-10)
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H

eadliner
Grab handle
Sunvisor Special Tools Required
20-8820-88
Interior Trim
Headliner Removal/Installation
(cont’d)
Carpet Replacement
A
C
H
I
C
J K
B
B
F
D
E G
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
S

RS component locations (see page 24-11) and the
precautions and procedures (see page 24-13) before
doing repairs or service.
NOTE:  Put on gloves to protect your hands.
 Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
 Take care not to damage, wrinkle, or twist the carpet.
 Be careful not to damage the dashboard or other interior trim pieces.
1. Remove these items:  Front seats, both sides (see page 20-118)
 Rear seat cushion (see page 20-133)
 Front door sill trim, both sides (see page 20-66)
 Rear door sill trim, both sides (see page 20-67)
 Kick panels, both sides (see step 5 on page 20-67)
 B-pillar lower trim (see page 20-72)
 Driver’s dashboard undercover (see page 20- 103)
 Passenger’s dashboard undercover (see page 20-104)
 Center console (see page 20-92)
 Steering joint cover (see page 17-10)
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20-94Consoles
Center Console Removal/Installation (cont’d)
A
B
C
B
A
B A
BC
8. Slide both front seats all the way back, and recline
the seat-back fully.
9. Slide the center console (A) rearward to release the pins (B) from the bracket (C).
10. Lift up the rear of the console (A), and remove it from the dashboard.
11. If equipped, disconnect the seat heater switch connectors (B). 12. Install the console in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
 Make sure each connector is plugged in properly.
 If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
 Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.
 When installing the center console panel, install the tabs (A) into the notch (B) of the parking brake
base frame (C).
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pecial Tools Required
20-118 Seats
Front Seat Removal/Installation
A
A
7/16
-20 UNF
32 N·m
(3.3 kgf·m, 24 lbf·ft)
A
B
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
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RS component locations (see page 24-11) and the
precautions and procedures (see page 24-13) before
doing repairs or service.
NOTE:  Put on gloves to protect your hands.
 When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
 Take care not to scratch the body or tear the seat covers.
 Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure (see page 22-68), and wait at least 3 minutes before
beginning work.
2. Tilt the steering wheel all the way up, and push it all the way in. Adjust the seat-back recline to a
middle position.
3. Slide the front seat forward fully. Carefully pry up on the bottom edge of the anchor cover (A) to
release the hooks, and remove the cover. 4.

Remove the lower anchor bolt (A).
5. Remove the seat track outer end covers (A) and the seat track center end covers (B) from the back of
both seat tracks.
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Passenger’s Seat
20-12020-120 Seats
Front Seat Removal/Installation
(cont’d)
Front Seat Frame Replacement
Fastener Locations
:Bolt,4
10x1.25mm
34 N·m
(3.5 kgf·m, 25 lbf·ft) A
A
B
C
Fastener Locations
:Clip,4
A
9. With the help of an assistant, carefully remove thefront seat through the front door opening.
10. Install the seat in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
 Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the seat mounting bolts before reinstallation.
 Tighten the seat mounting bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown. Slide the seat (A)
all the way back and tighten and , then slide
it forward and tighten and . The driver’s seat
is shown; the passenger’s seat is similar.
 Tighten the bolts by hand first, then tighten them to specification with a torque wrench.
 Make sure each connector is plugged in properly.
 Check for any DTCs that may have been set during repairs, and clear them.
 Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see page 22-68). Calibrate the ODS unit after any of these actions
(see page 24-27):
 Front passenger’s seat replacement (including any seat components)
 Replacement of the front seat weight sensors
 After a vehicle collision
NOTE:  Put on gloves to protect your hands.
 Apply oil to the pivot portions of the slide locks.
 Apply multipurpose grease to the sliding portions of the seat tracks.
 If the side airbag has deployed, replace the seat frame and related pieces with new ones (see page
24-185).
1. Remove the front seat (see page 20-118).
2. Remove these items:  Front seat-back cover (see page 20-123)
 Front seat cushion cover (see page 20-127)
 ODS unit (see page 24-209)
 Front seat belt buckle (see page 24-6)
3. Remove the clips, then remove the recline inner covers (A) and module holder (B) from the seat
frame (C).
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Passenger’s Seat
20-12020-120 Seats
Front Seat Removal/Installation
(cont’d)
Front Seat Frame Replacement
Fastener Locations
:Bolt,4
10x1.25mm
34 N·m
(3.5 kgf·m, 25 lbf·ft) A
A
B
C
Fastener Locations
:Clip,4
A
9. With the help of an assistant, carefully remove thefront seat through the front door opening.
10. Install the seat in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
 Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the seat mounting bolts before reinstallation.
 Tighten the seat mounting bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown. Slide the seat (A)
all the way back and tighten and , then slide
it forward and tighten and . The driver’s seat
is shown; the passenger’s seat is similar.
 Tighten the bolts by hand first, then tighten them to specification with a torque wrench.
 Make sure each connector is plugged in properly.
 Check for any DTCs that may have been set during repairs, and clear them.
 Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see page 22-68). Calibrate the ODS unit after any of these actions
(see page 24-27):
 Front passenger’s seat replacement (including any seat components)
 Replacement of the front seat weight sensors
 After a vehicle collision
NOTE:  Put on gloves to protect your hands.
 Apply oil to the pivot portions of the slide locks.
 Apply multipurpose grease to the sliding portions of the seat tracks.
 If the side airbag has deployed, replace the seat frame and related pieces with new ones (see page
24-185).
1. Remove the front seat (see page 20-118).
2. Remove these items:  Front seat-back cover (see page 20-123)
 Front seat cushion cover (see page 20-127)
 ODS unit (see page 24-209)
 Front seat belt buckle (see page 24-6)
3. Remove the clips, then remove the recline inner covers (A) and module holder (B) from the seat
frame (C).
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