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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2002CIVIC SIREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 159 (SEATS)THIRD ROW SEAT DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY
2002 Honda Civic Si
Third Row Seat Disassembly/Reassembly
2002 Honda Civic SiSECTION Third Row Seat Disassembly/Reassembly
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Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014
NOTE:
- Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Remove the third row seat (see THIRD ROW SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Remove the headrest.
- Remove the seat-back knob (A).
- -1 With a trim tool, pry the lower clips up.
- -2 Pull the lower part of the knob up, and release the upper hook (B) from the frame.
- -3 Disconnect the seat-back cable (C).
- Pry up the cap (A), and remove the screw, then remove the cushion hook (B). Release the hook (C), then remove the cushion hook trim (D).
- Release the seat cushion cover clips (A, B) around the recline outer cover (C).
- Remove the screws, then remove the outer recline cover (A). The left outer recline cover is shown in Fig 4 ; the right outer recline cover is similar.
- Release the bottom hook (A), and unzip the seat-back cover (B).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.