NOTE: Take care not to scratch the interior trim. Remove the rear shelf (see page 20-35). Disconnect the cylinder rods from both seat-back latches. Remove the screws, then remove the seat-back lock cylinder (A) and cylinder rods (B). Fastener Locations : Screw, 2 Install the lock cylinder in the reverse order of removal and note these items: Make sure the cylinder rod is connected securely. Make sure the seat-back opens properly.

NOTE: Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Remove the seat back, refer to the '01 M CIVIC Shop Manual, P/N. 625A00 on this CD (see page 20-95). On the left seat-back: Remove the screw, then remove the centre belt guide (A). Fastener Location : Screw, 1 Release the hook (A) and unzip the seat-back cover (B). The left seat-back is shown, the right seat-back is similar.