Front Seat Belt Buckle: Notes

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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:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to tear or damage the seat covers.
The driver's seat is shown; the passenger's seat is similar.

Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure (see USING THE GR8 BATTERY DIAGNOSTIC STATION ), and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
Remove the front seat (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the center cover (see step 4 under FRONT SEAT DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY ).
Lift up the front seat, then disconnect the seat belt buckle switch connector (A), then detach the harness clip (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Belt Buckle Switch Connector And Harness Clip
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the center anchor bolt (A) and detach the harness clips (B), then remove the seat belt buckle (C).

Fig 2: Seat Belt Buckle With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Pull the seat belt buckle switch harness (D) out through the space between the seat cushion and the seat track.
Install the buckle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Assemble the washers 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 specification with a torque wrench.
- Make sure the seat belt buckle switch connector is plugged in properly.
- Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see USING THE GR8 BATTERY DIAGNOSTIC STATION ).
- Check for any DTCs that may have been set during repairs, and clear them.