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Front Seat Belt: Notes

  1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the audio presets.
  2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
  3. Using the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set, pry the lower anchor cap (A) out, and remove the lower anchor bolt (B)
    Fig 1: Removing Lower Anchor Bolt And Torque Specifications
    G03679926Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Remove the rear door panel (see REAR DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  5. Remove the upper anchor cover (A), and remove the upper anchor bolt (B).
    Fig 2: Removing Upper Anchor Bolt And Torque Specifications
    G03679927Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Disconnect the seat belt tensioner connector (A). Remove the upper retractor mounting bolt (B) and the lower retractor bolt (C), then remove the front seat belt (D) and retractor (E)
    Fig 3: Removing Upper/Lower Retractor Bolt From Front Seat Belt And Retractor With Specified Torques
    G03679928Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. If necessary, remove the seat belt protector (F).
  8. Remove the rear door trim (see REAR DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  9. Remove the shoulder anchor adjuster (A).
    Fig 4: Removing Shoulder Anchor Adjuster And Torque Specifications
    G03679929Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Install the seat belt in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Apply liquid thread lock to the anchor bolts before reinstallation.
    • Check that the retractor locking mechanism functions (see INSPECTION  ).
    • Assemble the washers, collars, and bushings on the upper and lower anchor bolts as shown.
    • If the seat belt tensioner has been deployed, replace the seat belt protector with a new one.
    • 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 plugged in properly.
    • Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
    • Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the audio presets.
    • Reset the clock.
    • Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure (see ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).
    • Do the power window control unit reset procedure (see RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT ).
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