Honda Civic Service Manual: Rear Seat-Back Removal and Installation - Split Fold Down type (2-door)

1.

Remove the right rear seat-back (A).

1.

Remove the center pivot bracket (A).

2.

If necessary, remove the bushing (B).

1.

Remove the bolt (A) securing the left rear seat-back (B).

2.

Extend the center seat belt (A), then remove the left rear seat-back (B).

1.

If necessary, remove the bushing (A) from the center pivot bracket (B).

1.

Remove the lower anchor cap (A).

2.

Remove the lower anchor bolt (B).

1.

Remove the cap (A).

2.

Remove the opener lock cylinder (B).

3.

Remove the screw (A).

4.

Remove the front door sill trim (A).

1.

Remove the bolt (A) securing the rear seat cushion (B).

2.

While pushing down the rear seat cushion (A), pull the seat hook handles (B) to release the hooks (C).

3.

Remove the rear seat cushion.

1.

Remove the cap (A) and the clip (B).

2.

The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

3.

Lower the coat hanger hook (A), then remove the screw (B).

4.

The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

5.

Pull out the quarter pillar trim (A) to release the clips.

6.

Remove the quarter pillar trim.

NOTE: The rear clip (B) will stay in the body.

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The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

8.

Remove the rear clip (A).

9.

The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

1.

Fold down the seat-back(s).

2.

From the trunk compartment, disconnect the connector (A).

3.

From the trunk compartment, detach the clips (A).

4.

Release the hooks (A).

5.

Pull out both rear seat belts (A) and the rear center seat belt (B) through the slits in the rear shelf trim (C), then remove the rear shelf trim.

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Remove the rear side trim panel (A).

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Remove the pivot bracket (A).

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Install the pivot bracket (A).

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Install the rear side trim panel (A).

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Slip the rear seat belts (A) and the rear center seat belt (B) through the slits in the rear shelf trim (C).

2.

Install the hooks (A).

3.

Install the clips (A).

4.

From the trunk compartment, connect the connector (A).

5.

Raise the seat-back(s).

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If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the quarter pillar trim with a new one.

2.

If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, check the quarter pillar trim (A) and note the following items:

Checking and Adjusting the Headliner/Pillar Trim Overlap

To prevent the side curtain airbag from deploying and damaging the pillar trim (A-pillar trim, B-pillar trim, C-pillar trim, quarter pillar trim), the overlap between the headliner and pillar trim must be less than 8 mm (0.31 in). To check the overlap, do this:

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Install the headliner (A) and the pillar trim (B).

2.

Apply masking tape (A) to the headliner (B) to mark the upper edge of the pillar trim (C).

3.

Remove the pillar trim, and measure the headliner overlap.

4.

Carefully trim the headliner with a utility knife, reducing the overlap to less than 8 mm (0.31 in).

5.

Remove the tape, and install the pillar trim.

1.

Install the new rear clip (A) to the quarter pillar trim (B).

2.

Fit the clips into the holes in the quarter pillar.

3.

Lightly push the quarter pillar trim (A) into place, then install the trim.

NOTE:

4.

Install the screw (A).

5.

Install the clip (A) and the cap (B).

1.

Install the hooks (A) to the rear seat cushion clips (B).

2.

Install the bolt (A) securing the rear seat cushion (B).

1.

Install the front door sill trim (A).

2.

Install the screw (A).

3.

Install the opener lock cylinder (A).

4.

Install the cap (B).

1.

Assemble the washer, the collar, and the bushing on the lower anchor bolt as shown.

NOTE: Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the lower anchor bolt before reinstallation.

2.

Install the lower anchor bolt (A).

3.

Install the lower anchor cap (B).

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If necessary, install the bushing (A) to the center pivot bracket (B).

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Extend the center seat belt (A), then install the pivot shaft (B) to the center pivot bracket (C).

2.

Install the left rear seat-back (A).

1.

If necessary, install the bushing (A).

2.

Install the center pivot bracket (B).

1.

Install the right rear seat-back (A).