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Seat Belt Buckle

  1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system (if equipped), then write down the audio presets.
  2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
  3. Remove the front seat (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  4. Passenger's manual seat: Remove the center cover (see FRONT SEAT DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY - PASSENGER'S MANUAL ).
  5. Disconnect or detach the seat belt switch connector (A) and harness clip (B).
    NOTE: The passenger's 4-way power seat is similar to the driver's 8-way power seat.

    Passenger's manual seat 

    Fig 1: Identifying Passenger's Manual Seat Switch Connector
    G05489491Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Driver's 8-way power seat 

    Fig 2: Identifying Driver's 8-Way Power Seat Switch Connector
    G05489492Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the center anchor bolt (A), and detach the harness clip (B), then remove the seat belt buckle (C).
    NOTE: The passenger's 4-way power seat is similar to the driver's 8-way power seat.

    Passenger's manual seat 

    Fig 3: Passenger's Manual Seat Switch Connector With Torque Specification
    G05489493Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Driver's 8-way power seat 

    Fig 4: Driver's 8-Way Power Seat Switch Connector With Torque Specification
    G05489494Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Pull the seat belt switch harness (D) out through the space between the seat cushion and the seat linkage, or the hole in the seat track.
  8. Install the buckle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Apply medium strength type liquid thread lock to the center anchor bolt before reinstallation.
    • Assemble the washers on the center anchor bolt as shown.
    • Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
    • Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system (if equipped), then enter the audio presets.
    • Set the clock (on vehicles without navigation).

    Center anchor bolt installation 

    Fig 5: Identifying Center Anchor Bolt Installation Components
    G05489495Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Move the seat all the way forward and backward, and confirm that the seat buckle harness is routed properly.