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Front Seat Belt

  1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the audio system, then write down the audio presets.
  2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
  3. Remove the front seat (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  4. Remove these items:
  5. Remove the lower anchor (A).
    Fig 1: Lower Anchor With Torque Specification
    G05451670Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove these items:
  7. Remove the front seat belt upper anchor (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Front Seat Belt Upper Anchor, Seat Belt Sleeve Bracket & Seat Belt Sleeve
    G05451671Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the screws (B), and the seat belt sleeve bracket (C) from the seat frame (D).
  9. Detach the clip (E), then release the seat belt sleeve (F).
  10. Detach the clips (A, B), then release the clips (C), and remove the recline rear cover (D) from the seat frame (E).
    Fig 3: Identifying Clips, Recline Rear Cover & Seat Frame
    G05451672Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Remove the bolts (A), and the seat cushion protector (B) from the seat frame (C).
    Fig 4: Seat Cushion Protector Bolts & Seat Frame With Torque Specification
    G05451673Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Disconnect and detach the seat belt tensioner connectors (A). Remove the wire tie (B) and detach the clip (C).
    Fig 5: Identifying Seat Belt Tensioner Connectors, Wire Tie & Clip
    G05451674Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Remove the retractor mounting bolt (A), then remove the front seat belt and retractor (B).
    Fig 6: Retractor Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G05451675Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Install the seat belt in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Apply liquid thread lock to the anchor bolts before reinstallation.
    • Tighten the bolts by hand first, then tighten them to specification with a torque wrench.
    • Check that the retractor locking mechanism functions (see INSPECTION  ).
    • Assemble the washers, 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.
    • Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.
    • Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
    • Enter the anti-theft code for the audio system, then enter the audio presets.
    • Reset the clock.
    • Do the power window control unit reset procedure (see RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT ).

      Upper anchor bolt installation 

      Fig 7: Identifying Upper Anchor Bolt Installation
      G05451676Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

      Lower anchor bolt installation 

      Fig 8: Identifying Lower Anchor Bolt Installation
      G05451677Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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