Rear Seat Belt

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.

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to tear or damage the seat covers.
Check the rear seat belts for damage (see INSPECTION ), and replace them if necessary.

Remove these items:
- Rear seat cushion (see REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Cargo area side trim panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - CARGO AREAS )
- C-pillartrim (see C-PILLAR TRIM ).
Remove the lower anchor bolt (A).

Fig 1: Lower Anchor Bolt With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the retractor mounting bolt (A, B). Remove the rear seat belt (C) and retractor (D). The left seat belt is shown; the right seat belt is similar.

Fig 2: Retractor Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the seat belt in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Tighten the bolts by hand first, then tighten to specified torque.
- Check that the retractor locking mechanism functions as described (see INSPECTION ).
- Assemble the washer on the lower anchor bolt as shown.
- Before installing the anchor bolts, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt.
- Make sure the seat belt tensioner connector is properly plugged in.
Lower anchor bolt installation

Fig 3: Identifying Lower Anchor Bolt Installation
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.