Right Seat Belt Buckle: Notes

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NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to tear or damage the seat covers.

Remove the right second row seat (see SEAT CUSHION BLOWER MOTOR ).
Remove these items:
- Recline outer cover (see step 5 under SECOND ROW SEAT DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY )
- Center outer cover (see step 7 under SECOND ROW SEAT DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY )
Using a TORX T30 bit, remove the pivot bolts (A), then carefully lift the seat cushion (B) up as needed.

Fig 1: Seat Cushion And Pivot Bolts With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the center anchor bolt (A), and remove the seat belt buckle (B).

Fig 2: Seat Belt Buckle And Center Anchor Bolt With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the buckle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the anchor bolt before reinstallation.
- Assemble the washers, the collar, and the bushing on the center anchor bolt as shown.