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Front Seat Belt: 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:
  • If replacing the front seat belts 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.
  • Take care not to tear or damage the seat covers.
  • Check the front seat belts for damage  , and replace them if necessary.
  • The driver's seat is shown; the passenger's seat is similar.
  1. Slide the front seat all the way forward, and adjust the seat to its maximum height. Carefully pry up on the bottom of the anchor cover (A) to release the tab (B) with a small flat-tip screwdriver from below inside the recline cover (C), then remove it.
    Fig 1: Sliding Anchor Cover To Release Tab With Small Flat-Tip Screwdriver From Below Inside Recline Cover
    G08054351Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Adjust the seat to its minimum height, then remove the lower anchor bolt (A).
    Fig 2: Lower Anchor Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G08054352Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure (see USING THE GR8 BATTERY DIAGNOSTIC STATION ), then wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
  4. Remove the B-pillar lower trim (see B-PILLAR UPPER/LOWER TRIM ).
  5. Remove the B-pillar upper trim (see B-PILLAR UPPER/LOWER TRIM ).
  6. Remove the upper anchor bolt (A).
    Fig 3: Upper Anchor Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G08054353Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Disconnect the seat belt tensioner connector (A), E-pretensioner motor connector (B) (with E-pretensioner). Remove the upper retractor mounting bolt (C) and the lower retractor bolt (D), then remove the front seat belt assembly (E).
    Fig 4: Front Seat Belt Assembly With Torque Specifications
    G08054354Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. If necessary, remove the front seat belt protector (F).
  9. Remove the shoulder anchor adjuster (A).
    Fig 5: Shoulder Anchor Adjuster With Torque Specifications
    G08054355Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Install the seat belt in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the anchor bolts before reinstallation.
    • Tighten the bolts by hand first, then tighten to the specified torque.
    • Check that the retractor  locking mechanism functions as described (see Third Row Seat Belt Replacement  ).
    • Assemble the washer, the collar, and the bushing on the upper anchor bolt as shown.
    • If the seat belt tensioner has been deployed, replace the front seat belt protector.
    • 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 in plugged.
    • 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.
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