I picked up a set for the front seats on the black friday deal and they showed up in about 2 weeks (sooner than expected). I looked around a good bit and found enough helpful tips to get the install done but figured maybe others would find an easier time with it all laid out. The install was done on a 2001 LX--not sure whether all of this applies to the LC or for all years.
I eventually read that removing the front seats is the way to go. Had I just started off doing this, it would have been much faster.
You will need only the following: 14mm socket (I used a 14mm ratcheting wrench too), a trim tool, something to cut a zip tie with, and maybe a screwdriver. You will want a couple zip ties too.
The seats are attached by 4 14mm bolts. To remove seats, start by popping the trim covers that cover the bolts. As usual, be careful and take your time. Easiest do move seat all the way back to access the front, then all the way forward to get at the rear.
I've circled the location of the 4 clips that hold the trim in place. The pattern is the same for all except the inboard front trim which lacks the inner front clip.
Here is the back side so you know where you're going. Yes, I cleaned it up.
After you've removed the trim, just remove the 4 bolts using your socket wrench. Make sure you recenter the seat on the rails before you do the next step. This makes it easier to get the seat out of the car and reduces chances you gouge something with the rails on the way out.
Just tip the seat back and find the weird zip tie like thing holding the wires in place and carefully cut it. You don't need to mess with the other tie that is holding the wire in a hairpin.
Next, just unhook the harness. The button is on the top. You don't need to mess with any of the others.
Now you've got your seats free. Take them out and take this chance to clean beneath them. I found all kinds of weird stuff.
I eventually read that removing the front seats is the way to go. Had I just started off doing this, it would have been much faster.
You will need only the following: 14mm socket (I used a 14mm ratcheting wrench too), a trim tool, something to cut a zip tie with, and maybe a screwdriver. You will want a couple zip ties too.
The seats are attached by 4 14mm bolts. To remove seats, start by popping the trim covers that cover the bolts. As usual, be careful and take your time. Easiest do move seat all the way back to access the front, then all the way forward to get at the rear.
I've circled the location of the 4 clips that hold the trim in place. The pattern is the same for all except the inboard front trim which lacks the inner front clip.
Here is the back side so you know where you're going. Yes, I cleaned it up.
After you've removed the trim, just remove the 4 bolts using your socket wrench. Make sure you recenter the seat on the rails before you do the next step. This makes it easier to get the seat out of the car and reduces chances you gouge something with the rails on the way out.
Just tip the seat back and find the weird zip tie like thing holding the wires in place and carefully cut it. You don't need to mess with the other tie that is holding the wire in a hairpin.
Next, just unhook the harness. The button is on the top. You don't need to mess with any of the others.
Now you've got your seats free. Take them out and take this chance to clean beneath them. I found all kinds of weird stuff.