Special Tools Required
*Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857
NOTE:
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
Take care not to tear or damage the seat covers.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
The left rear seat is shown, the right rear seat is similar.
Remove the rear seat assembly.
Remove the seat-back.
Remove the these items:
Latch cover
Striker hole cover
Release the hooks (A), then remove the tether anchor cover (B).
Release the hook strip (A), and unzip the seat-back cover and pull back the cover (B).
Release the hooks (A) from the seat-back frame (B).
Pull out the seat-back cover/pad (A) from the frame. Pinch the tabs on the end of the head restraint guides (B, C), and remove the guides from the seat-back.
'9-10 models
'11-13 models
Release the hooks (A) from the seat-back frame (B).
Remove the seat-back cover/pad (A) and the silencer (B) from the seat-back frame (C). If necessary, release the hooks (D) and remove the latch lever inner cover (E).
Install the seat-back cover/pad in the reverse order of removal. To prevent wrinkles when installing the seat-back cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the hooks.
Regulator Valve Body Disassembly, Inspection, and Reassembly (A/T)
Clean all parts thoroughly in solvent, and dry them with compressed air.
Blow out all passages except the air check valve filter.
Inspect the regulator valve body for scoring and ...
Installation
Install the damper rubber mount (A) onto the damper unit. Position the
damper assembly (B) between the body and the axle beam.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the body.
...
MTF Inspection and Replacement (M/T)
Park the vehicle on level ground, and turn the engine off.
Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the splash shield.
...