1996 ACURA RL KA9 Service Repair Manual

Seat Belt s
Inspectio n
SRS component s ar e locate d i n thi s area . Revie w th e
SR S componen t locations , precautions , an d procedure s
i n thi s ( sectio n 24 ) befor e preformin g repair s o r service .
To avoi d accidenta l deploymen t an d possi -
bl e injury , alway s disconnec t th e sea t bel t tensione r con -
necto r befor e removin g th e retracto r (se e pag e 24-17 ).
Retracto r Inspectio n
1 . Befor e installin g th e retractor , chec k tha t th e sea t bel t
can b e pulle d ou t freely .
2. Mak e sur e tha t th e sea t bel t doe s no t loc k whe n th e
retracto r i s leane d slowl y u p t o 15 ° fro m th e mounte d
position . Th e sea t bel t shoul d loc k whe n th e retracto r
i s leane d ove r 40° .
CAUTION : D o no t attemp t t o disassembl e th e retrac -
tor.
Fron t ('9 6 - 9 8 models) :
*: Mounte d Positio n
Front ('9 9 - 0 1 models) : Rea
r cente r ('9 8 - 0 1 models) :
RETRACTO R
3. Replac e th e sea t bel t wit h a ne w assembl y i f ther e i s
an y abnormality . D o no t disassembl e an y par t of
th e sea t bel t fo r an y reason .
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On-the Car Seat Belt Inspection

1. Check that the seat belt is not twisted or caught on

anything.

2. After installing the anchors, check for free move-

ment on the anchor bolts. If necessary, remove the

anchor bolts and check that the washers and other

parts are not damaged or improperly installed.

3. Check the seat belts for damage or discoloration.

Clean with a shop towel if necessary.

CAUTION: Use only soap and water to clean.

NOTE: Dirt build-up in the metal loops of the upper

anchors can cause the seat belts to retract slowly.

Wipe the inside of the loops with a clean cloth damp-

ened in isopropyl alcohol.

4. Check that the seat belt does not lock when pulled

out slowly. The seat belt is designed to lock only

during a sudden stop or impact.

5. Make sure that the seat belt will retract automatically

when released.

6. For each passenger's seat belt, make sure that the

locking mechanism in the seat belt retractor will

engage when the seat belt is pulled all the way out.

7. Replace the seat belt with a new assembly if there is

any abnormality. Do not disassemble any part of

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Child Seat Tether Anchor

Installation — '96 - 99 Models

Attachment points are provided for a rear-seat-mounted

child restraint system that uses a top tether. The attach-

ment points are located the rear shelf, just behind the rear

seat-back. When using a child seat with a top tether,

install the child seat tether anchors securely.

NOTE:

• Remove the plug covers from the attachment points

of the rear shelf (Canada).

• Use a razor blade or sharp knife to carefully cut a 22

mm (7/8 in.) diameter circle at the location of the

attachment point (USA).

325 mm

(12.8 in.)
200 mm

(7.9 in.)
PLUG COVER

(Canada only)

ATTACHMENT

POINT

360 mm

(14.2 in.)
REAR

SHELF

ATTACHMENT

POINTS

8 x
1.25
mm

22 N-m (2.2 kgf-m, 16 Ibf-ft)

CHILD SEAT

TETHER ANCHOR
TOOTHED WASHER

NOTE:

• Do not remove the toothed washer from the child seat

tether anchor. Use the anchor with the toothed washer

attached to it.

• When installing a child seat on the rear seat, follow

the instructions of the manufacturer of the child seat.

• Additional tether anchors are available.

Do not use the child seat tether anchor for

any other purpose; it is designed exclusively for installa-

tion of a child seat.ProCarManuals.com