RDX AWD L4-2.3L Turbo (2010)
Seat Cover: Service and Repair
Front Seat-back Cover/Pad Replacement
Front Seat-back Cover/Pad Replacement
Special Tools Required
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KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014
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Trim Pad Remover, Snap-on A 177A or equivalent, commercially available
*Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program; 888-424-6857
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations See: Restraint Systems/Air Bag Systems/Locations and the precautions
and procedures See: Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming/Service and Repair before doing repairs
or service.
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Do the OPDS sensor initialization after front passenger's seat-back cover/pad replacement See: Restraint Systems/Air Bag Systems/Testing and
Inspection/Programming and Relearning.
NOTE:
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Take care not to tear or damage the seat covers.
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Use the appropriate tool from KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
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On the passenger's seat, do not touch the OPDS sensor in the seat-back cover/pad, and keep it away from oil. Oil can corrode the sensor causing it
to fail.
1. Remove the front seat See: Service and Repair/Front Seat Removal/Installation.
2. Remove the head restraint.
3. From under the cushion, release the elastic strap (A) from the seat cushion frame springs (B).
NOTE: Passenger's seat is shown; driver's seat is similar.
4. Insert a trim pad remover between the bottom of the back panel (A) and the seat frame until it squarely engages one of the clips. Gently pry on the
clip until it detaches from the seat frame. Repeat for the other clip. Gently pull the back panel back to release the hooks (B), then pull the panel
down to release the hooks (C).
NOTE:
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The clips usually break during removal. Always replace the clips with new ones.
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Detach the clips and the hooks in numbered sequence as shown.
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Take care not damage the seat-back panel or the clip mounting pads.
