Section 61 (Seat Belts): Inspection: Retractor

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Before installing the retractor, check that the seat belt can be pulled out freely.
Make sure that the seat belt does not lock when the retractor (A) is leaned slowly up to 15° from the mounted position. The seat belt should lock when the retractor is leaned over 40°. Do not attempt to disassemble the retractor.
Front

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Belt Lock Retractor Angle Position (Front)
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Rear

Fig 2: Identifying Seat Belt Lock Retractor Angle Position (Rear)
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Rear center shoulder

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Center Shoulder Angle Position
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Replace the seat belt with a new assembly if there is any abnormality. Do not disassemble any part of the seat belt for any reason.