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2002 Honda Civic Si

Front Seat Removal/Installation

2002 Honda Civic SiSECTION Front Seat Removal/Installation
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Special Tools Required 

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014

SRS components are located in this area. Review the

SRS component locations for the appropriate model:

Also review the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before performing repairs or service.

NOTE:
  • Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.
  • Take care not to scratch the body or tear the seat covers.
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio and the navigation system, and then write down the radio station and XM radio channel presets.
  2. Slide the seat all the way forward to access the rear riser cover.
  3. Driver's seat: Detach the clips, then remove the rear riser cover (A).
    Fig 1: Removing Rear Riser Cover (Driver's Seat)
    G03641678Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Passenger's seat: Detach the clips, then remove the rear riser cover (A). The 8-way power seat is shown, the manual seat is similar.
    Fig 2: Removing Rear Riser Cover (Passenger's Seat)
    G03641679Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Remove the passenger's seat belt lower anchor bracket (see step 6 in FRONT SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT ).
  6. Slide the seat to the rear, about halfway to access the front riser cover. If equipped with an 8-way power seat, fully raise the seat.
  7. Driver's seat: Detach the clips, then remove the front riser cover (A).
    Fig 3: Removing Front Riser Cover (Driver's Seat)
    G03641680Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Passenger's seat: Release the tabs (A), and detach the clips, then remove the front riser cover (B).
    Fig 4: Removing Front Riser Cover (Passenger's Seat)
    G03641681Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before continuing.
  10. Remove the bolts securing the front seat (A).
    Fig 5: Removing Bolts Securing Front Seat
    G03641682Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Lift up the front seat, then disconnect the seat harness connector (A) and side airbag harness connector (B). On driver's seat, disconnect the seat position sensor connector (C), and if equipped, disconnect the CD changer unit connector (D). On passenger's seat, disconnect the OPDS unit harness connector (E) and the weight sensor unit connector (F), and if equipped with navigation system, disconnect the navigation unit connectors (G) and GPS antenna harness connector (H).
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Seat Harness Connector (Driver's Seat)
    G03641683Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • • 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.