Front Seat Belt Replacement

Front Seat Belt Replacement

Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *
* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.
- Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands. Check the front seat belts for damage, and replace them if necessary. Be careful not to damage them during removal and installation.

Front Seat Belt

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the audio and navigation system (if equipped), then write down the XM audio presets (if equipped).
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
3. Slide the front seat forward fully.




4. Carefully pry up on the bottom edge of the anchor cover (A) to release the hooks, and remove the cover.




5. Remove the lower anchor bolt (A).
6. Remove the B-pillar lower trim panel.




7. Remove the upper anchor cover (A), and remove the upper anchor bolt (B).




8. Disconnect the seat belt tensioner connector (A) from the retractor (B). Remove the upper retractor mounting bolt (C) and the lower retractor bolt (D), then remove the front seat belt (E) and retractor.
9. Remove the B-pillar upper trim.




10. Remove the shoulder anchor adjuster (A).







11. 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 to the specified torque.
- Check that the retractor locking mechanism functions.
- Assemble the washers, collar, and bushing on the upper and lower anchor bolts as shown.
- If the seat belt tensioner has been deployed, replace the B-pillar lower seal 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 and the seat belt buckle tensioner connector are plugged in properly.
- Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
- Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio and navigation system (if equipped), then enter the XM audio presets (if equipped).
- Set the clock (without navigation system).
- Check for any DTCs that may have been set during repairs, and clear them.

Seat Belt Buckle

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the audio and navigation system (if equipped), then write down the XM audio presets (if equipped).
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
3. Remove the front seat.
4. Passenger's seat for some models: Remove the center table.
5. Remove the recline inner cover.




6. Disconnect the seat subharness connector (A). Detach the seat belt buckle tensioner connector (B) and harness clip (C).




7. Remove the center anchor bolt (A), and remove the seat belt buckle (B).
8. Pull the seat belt switch/tensioner harness (C) out through the space between the seat cushion and the seat linkage (driver's seat), or the hole in the seat track (passenger's seat).




9. Install the buckle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Assemble the washers on the center anchor bolt as shown.
- Apply liquid thread lock to the anchor bolt before reinstallation.
- Tighten the bolt by hand first, then tighten to the specification with a torque wrench.
- Apply liquid thread lock to the seat mounting bolts before reinstallation.
- Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
- Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio and navigation system (if equipped), then enter the XM audio presets (if equipped).
- Set the clock (without navigation system).
- Check for any DTCs that may have been set during repairs, and clear them.
- Do the power window control unit reset procedure.