Acura RL. Manual - part 799

Fig. 27: Identifying Lumbar Support Cable, Motor And Wire Tie 
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10. Install the lumbar support in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: 

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Make sure the cable is connected securely.  

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To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat-back cover, make sure the material is stretched 
evenly over the pad before securing the hook strips.  

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Replace the back panel clips with new ones.  

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Replace the metal clips with new ones.  

FRONT SEAT-BACK COVER REPLACEMENT 

Special Tools Required  

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 * 

* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857 

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT 
LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) 
before doing repairs or service. 

1. Remove the seat-back (see SEAT-BACK/SEAT CUSHION ).  

2. Remove the head restraint.  

3. Detach the clips and hooks (A) by pulling the bottom of the back panel (B) back, then gently pull 

down the panel to release the hooks (C) from the seat-back frame, and remove the panel. 

NOTE:

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Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage 
when prying components.  

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Take care not to tear the seams of damage the seat covers.  

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Put on gloves to protect your hands.  

 

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Fig. 28: Identifying Seat Back Panel And Hooks 
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4. Release the hooks (A), then loosen the seat-back cover (B). 

Fig. 29: Identifying Seat-Back Cover And Hooks 
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5. Pull the recline motor harness (A), seat-back heater harness (B), side airbag harness (C) and the OPDS 

harness (D) (passenger's seat) out through the holes (E) in the seat-back cover. 

Driver's seat-back  

 

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Fig. 30: Identifying Recline Motor Harness, Seat-Back Heater Harness, Side Airbag Harness 
And OPDS Harness (Driver's Seat-Back) 
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Passenger's seat-back  

Fig. 31: Identifying Recline Motor Harness, Seat-Back Heater Harness, Side Airbag Harness 
And OPDS Harness (Passenger's Seat-Back) 
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6. Passenger's: Release the hooks (A), then turn over the seat back cover (B). Detach the hooks (C), then 

remove the OPDS unit cover (D). Disconnect the OPDS unit sensor connectors (E), then release the 
harness band (F). 

 

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Fig. 32: Identifying Seat Back Cover, Hooks OPDS Unit Cover And Harness Band 
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7. Pull out the duct (A) from seat-back pad (B). 

Fig. 33: Pulling Duct Of Seat-Back Pad 
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8. Release the front hook (A) and rear hook (B) of the reinforcing cloth (C) from seat-back frame (D). 

 

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