Front Seat-Back Cover/Pad Replacement (Part -1)
Special Tools Required
- KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014
*Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.
Do the OPDS sensor initialization after front passenger's seat-back cover replacement.
NOTE:
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to tear or damage the seat covers.
On the passenger's seat, do not touch the OPDS sensor in the seat-back pad, and keep it away from oil. Oil can corrode the sensor causing it to fail.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
Remove the front seat.
For some driver's seats: Remove the front seat armrest.
From under the seat cushion, pull the outside portion of the seat cushion cover (A) back, and release the Velcro fastener (B). The driver's seat is shown; the passenger's seat is similar.
From under the seat cushion, remove the wire ties (A), and detach the wire harness clip (B) and the side airbag connector (C), then pull the wire harness out from under the seat cushion.
From behind the seat-back, release the hook strip (A), and unzip the seat-cover (B).
Pull back the seat-back cover (A), then release the hook strips (B) from the seat-back frame.
Test yourself
A quick Honda Fit quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.