Seat Belt Buckles
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before doing repairs or service.
NOTE:
- If replacing the seat belt buckle after deployment, refer to Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment (see COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/INSPECTION AFTER DEPLOYMENT ) for a complete list of other parts that must also be replaced.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to tear or damage the seat covers.
- Do the 12 volt battery terminal disconnection procedure (see 12 VOLT BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ), then wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
- Remove the seat (see HEAD RESTRAINT TRIM REPLACEMENT ).
- Lift up the seat, then detach the seat belt buckle switch connector (A), and detach the harness clip (B).
Driver's seat
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Passenger's seat
- Detach the harness clips (A), and pull out the seat belt buckle switch harness (B) through the seat cushion cover. Remove the center anchor bolt (C), then remove the seat belt buckle (D).
Driver's seat
Fig 3: Harness Clips, Seat Cushion Cover, Center Anchor Bolt, Seat Belt Buckle And Switch Harness (Driver's Seat) With Torque SpecificationsCourtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Passenger's seat
- Install the buckle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Assemble the washers and the collar on the center anchor bolt as shown.
- Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the center anchor bolts before reinstallation.
- Tighten the bolts by hand first, then tighten to the specified torque.
- Make sure the seat belt switch connector is plugged in properly.
- Do the 12 volt battery terminal reconnection procedure (see 12 VOLT BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ).
- Check for any DTCs that may have been set during repairs, and clear them.
Center anchor bolt installation