Acura RL. Manual - part 801

Outside  

Fig. 40: Identifying Hook Strips And Seat Cushion 
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Inside  

Fig. 41: Identifying Hook Strips And Seat Cushion (Inside) 
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5. Release the clips (A) and hooks (B), and disconnect the seat cushion heater connectors (C), then 

detach the connectors and harness clip (D), and pull back the seat cushion trim cover (E). 

 

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Fig. 42: Identifying Clips, Hooks, Seat Cushion Heater Connectors And Connectors And 
Harness Clip 
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6. Remove the silencer (A) and seat cushion pad (B) from the seat cushion frame (C). 

Fig. 43: Identifying Silencer, Seat Cushion Pad And Seat Cushion Frame 
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7. Pull back the seat cushion cover (A), and release the clips (B) from under the seat cushion. 

 

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Fig. 44: Identifying Seat Cushion Cover, Clips And Seat Cushion 
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8. Pull back the edge of the seat cushion cover all the way around, and release the clips (A), then remove 

the seat cushion cover. 

Fig. 45: Identifying Front Seats Clips 
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9. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: 

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

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Replace any clips you removed with new ones (A). Install them with commercially available 
upholstery ring pliers (B). 

 

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Fig. 46: Installing Upholstery Clips 
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FRONT SEAT HEAD RESTRAINT COVER REPLACEMENT 

Special Tools Required  

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 * 

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

1. Remove the head restraint.  

2. Detach the clips, and remove the head restraint cover B (A). 

Fig. 47: Identifying Head Restraint Cover 
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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 or damage the seat covers.  

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Put on gloves to protect your hands.  

 

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