Honda S2000 seat removal and installation applies to 1999-2003 models. May also apply to Ap2 models.
SEAT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Take care not to scratch the body or tear the seat covers.
1. Remove the OEM S2000 seat.
2. Install the seat in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Slip the seat belt through the slits in the seat belt guide properly.
- Make sure the seat belt switch connector is plugged in properly.
- Apply liquid thread lock to the seat mounting bolts before reinstallation.
- Tighten the seat mounting bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown. Slide the seat all the way back and tighten 1 and 2, then slide it forward and tighten 3 and 4.
SEAT DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY – DRIVERS
- Make sure the bushing and pivot washer are installed correctly.
- Apply multipurpose grease to the moving portion of the seat track.
- To prevent wrinkles in the seat-back cover, stretch the material evenly over the pad.
- Reinstall the connecting wire through the holes in the hooks.
SEAT DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY – PASSENGER’S
- Make sure the bushing and pivot washer are installed correctly.
- Apply multipurpose grease to the moving portion of the seat track.
- To prevent wrinkles in the seat-back cover, stretch the material evenly over the pad.
- Adjust the connecting cable as necessary.
- Make sure the connecting cable is connected properly.
SEAT DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY – PASSENGER’S
- Make sure the bushing and pivot washer are installed correctly.
- Apply multipurpose grease to the moving portion of the seat track.
- To prevent wrinkles in the seat-back cover, stretch the material evenly over the pad.
- Adjust the connecting cable as necessary.
- Make sure the connecting cable is connected properly.
EXPLODED VIEW OF PASSENGER’S SEAT
SEAT COVER REPLACEMENT
SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED: KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014
- Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Seat-back Cover
1. Remove the seat-back cover in numbered sequence.
2. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat-back cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the clips, fasteners and hooks.
- Replace the released clips with new ones using commercially available upholstery pliers.
- Replace any damaged headrest cover clips.
Removing and Installing Seat Cover 1
SEAT COVER REPLACEMENT
SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED: KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014
- Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Seat-back Cover
1. Remove the seat-back cover in numbered sequence.
2. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat-back cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the clips, fasteners and hooks.
- Replace the released clips with new ones using commercially available upholstery pliers.
- Replace any damaged headrest cover clips.
Removing and Installing Seat Cover 1
Removing and Installing Seat Cover 2
SEAT CUSHION COVER
1. Remove the seat
2. Remove the seat cushion, driver’s, passenger’s.
3. Remove the seat cushion cover in numbered sequence.
4. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat cushion cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the clips.
- Replace the released clips with new ones using commercially available upholstery ring pliers.