Seat Belt - Retractor Sensor Installation, Rear

Bulletin No.
93-018

Issue Date
APR 30, 1993

Model
1990-93
ACCORD

Applicable To
See VEHICLES
AFFECTED

File Under
BODY

1990-93 Accord Rear Seat Belt Retractor Sensor Installation
(Supersedes 93-018, dated April 7, 1993)

VEHICLES AFFECTED
1990-92: All

1993 4-door
Japan-built: thru VIN JHMCB7...P0004162
Ohio-built with:
Blue Interior: thru VIN 1HG0B7...PA015328
Gray Interior: thru VIN 1HGCB7...PA028022
Wine Interior: thru VIN 1HGCB7...PA013843
Ivory Interior: thru VIN 1HG0B7...PA017856

1993 2-door with:
Blue Interior: thru VIN 1HGCB7...PA003799
Gray Interior: thru VIN 1HGCB7...PA000200
Wine Interior: thru VIN 1HGCB7...PA004096
[NEW] Ivory Interior: thru VIN 1HGCB7...PA000478

1993 Wagon with:
Blue Interior: thru VIN 1HGCB9...PA001569
Gray Interior: thru VIN 1HGOB9...PA001510
Wine Interior: thru VIN 1HGCB9...PA001669
Ivory Interior: thru VIN 1HGCB9...PA001630

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace both rear seat belt retractor sensors with the new sensors included in the kit listed under PARTS INFORMATION.

1. Remove the rear seat and trim panels to gain access to the rear seat belt retractors. Refer to pages 20-48 through 20-50 of the 1992 Accord Service Manual.





2. Pull the seat belt fully out of the retractor. Hold it in the unreeled position by installing the clamp that came in the kit across the webbing as shown.

3. Remove the two retractor assembly mounting bolts.





4. Place the retractor assembly on a flat surface with the blue cover facing up. Use a small allen wrench to push pins A and B through the cover. Locate the pins and discard them. Do not leave the pins in the retractor, they could affect its operation.

5. Lift the cover off the retractor assembly. NOTICE Do not use a screwdriver or other pointed object to pry the cover off. You could damage the mechanical parts underneath.





6. Slide the sensor unit to the left to unlatch it from the retractor body. Lift it straight up. Do not touch the flywheel gear.





7. Look for the R or L stamped on the retractor assembly to verify that it is right or left. Match this with the color code of the replacement sensor assembly.

NOTICE
Check the color code carefully. The retractor will not work properly if the wrong sensor is installed.





8. Shake the new sensor unit gently. Make sure the actuator and weight move freely. Do not touch the actuator or the weight.





9. Place the new sensor in the slot in the retractor assembly. Slide it to the right to lock it in place. Make sure the sensor is against the end of the slot.





10. Set the new cover in place on the retractor assembly. Align the pins on the cover with the holes in the retractor; then push the cover down to set it in place. Make sure all sides of the cover are seated against the retractor.





11. Use a 6 mm allen wrench to push down pins A and B and lock the cover in place.





12. Measure the sensor unit gap. If it is less than 3.5 mm, slide the sensor unit into place with your finger. The gap should be as close to 4 mm as possible.





13. Remove the clamp from the seat belt. Allow the belt to slowly go back into the retractor. Make sure the webbing is not twisted.

14. Hold the retractor vertically as shown, then slowly pull the belt out. The belt should lock. If the belt fails to lock, replace the seat belt assembly.

15. Reinstall the retractor. Torque the 6 mm bolt to 10 N.m (1.0 kg-m, 7 lb-ft). Torque the 7/16 inch mounting bolt to 32 N.m (3.2 kg-m, 23 lb-ft).

16. With the retractor reinstalled, pull the belt out slowly to make sure it doesn't lock. If the belt locks, replace the seat belt assembly.

17. Repeat steps 2 through 16 on the other side.

18. Reinstall the interior trim panels and rear seat.

PARTS INFORMATION

Seat Belt Retractor Sensor Kit:
2-door/4-door P/N 06850-SM4-A00, H/C 4239968
Wagon P/N 06850-SM5-A00, H/C 4239976





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