Third Row Seat Belt: Notes

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NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to tear or damage the seat covers.
Check the third row seat belts for damage (see Third Row Seat Belt Replacement ), and replace them if necessary.

Detach the third row seat belt lower anchor.
Remove the rear side trim panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SIDE AREA ).
Remove the seat belt exit D-pillar cap (A).
1. Pull out the top of the cap to release the hooks(B).
2. Release the lower hook (C) by pulling the cap upward.
3. Take the cap off the third row seat belt (D).
Fig 1: Identifying Seat Belt Exit D-Pillar Cap, Third Row Seat Belt And Hooks
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the quarter pillar trim (see QUARTER PILLAR TRIM ).
Remove the bolts (A) and the seat belt guide (B).

Fig 2: Seat Belt Guide And Bolts With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the upper anchor bolt (A).

Fig 3: Upper Anchor Bolt With Torque Specifications
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Remove the retractor mounting bolt (A) and the retractor bolt (B), then remove the third row seat belt assembly (C).

Fig 4: Third Row Seat Belt Assembly And 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:
- 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 washers and the bushing on the upper anchor bolt as shown.
- Before installing the anchor bolt, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt.