Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belt Replacement
CAUTION: Check the rear s€at belts for damage, andreplace lhem if necessa.y. Be caretul not to damagethem during temoval and installation.
Rear seat belt:
1, Remove the rear seat {see section 20}.
2. Carefully pull on the upper anchor cover and loweranchor cover to remove them.
UPPER ANCHOR BOLT7/16-20 UNF32 N.m 13.3 kg{.m,24 tbt.ft)
REAR SEATBELT
RETRACTOBMOUNTING BOLT6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgt.m.7.2 rbf.ftl
UPPERANCHORCOVER
RETRACTOR
LOWERANCHORCOVER
RETRACIOR EOLT7/16-20 UNF32 N.m {3,3 kgf.m,24 rbr.ft)
3.
4.
LOWER ANCHOF BOLT7/1S20 UNF32 N.m 13.3 kgl.m, 2/r lbf.ftl
Remove the lower anchor bolt.
Remove (see section 20):. Cargo area floor and cargo storage bin. Rear trim panel and rear side trim panel
Remove the upper anchor bolt, the retractor bolt.the retractor mounting bolt, and remove the rearseat belt and retractor.
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6. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Check that the retractor locking mechanism func-tions as described on page 24-9.. Assemble the washers, collar and bushing on thelower anchor bolt as shown.. Before installing the anchor bolt, make sure thereare no twists or kinks in the rear seat belt.
Upper anchot bolt construction:
UPPER ANCHOR
TOOTHEOLOCK WASHER
/
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ANCHORCOLLAF
Lowel anchor bolt construqtion:
LOWER ANCHORBOLTSPRINGWASHEB
TOOTHEDLOCI( WASHER
BUSHINGWASHERSCOLLAR
LOWER ANCHOR
Rgtractor boll construction:
RETMCTORBOLT
/ r>--->.
f/F\-. (t--nnnllH \
P \v*\
/\\T(X)THEDLOCK WASHERRETRACTOR
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Inspection
SRS components ale located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in this section (24) before preforming repairs or service
('98 - 00 models).
!!!@ To avoid accidontal deployment and possi-
6i6-'rnpry. att"ays aisconnsct th€ seat beh tensioner con-
n€ctor belore removing tho retrastor {.98 - 00 modols, seo
page2+231.
Rgtlastor Insgection
1. Before installing the retactor, check that the seat belt
can be pulled out freely
2. Make sure that the seat belt does not lock when the
retractor is leaned slowly up to 15'from the mounted
Dosition. The seat belt should lock when the retractor
is leaned over 40".
CAUTION: Do not attsmpt to dbassemble ths relrac'
tor.
Front:
'97 modol:.: Mounted Position
RETRACTOR
Forward -
'98 - 00 modcls:
lnside
RETRACTOR
)
Forward -
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Rear:
RETRACTOR
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3. Beplace the seat belt with a new assembly if there is
any abnormality. Do not disassemble any part of
the seat belt for any reason.
In-vehicle S68t Belt InsPestion
1. Ch€ck that the seat belt is not twisted or caught on
anything.
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After installing the anchors, check for free move-
ment on the anchor bolts lf necessary, remove the
anchor bolts, and check that the washers and other
parts are not damaged or improperly installed.
Check the seat belts for damage or discoloration.
Clean with a shop towel if necessary.
CAUTION: Uso only soap and wator 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.
Check that the seat belt does not lock when pulled
out slowlv. The seat belt is designed to lock only
during a sudden stop or impact.
Make sure that the seat belt will retract automatically
when released.
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.
Replace the seat belt with a new assembly if there is
any abnormality. Do not disassemble any part of
the seat belt for any reason.
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Seat Belts
Chifd Seat Tether Anchor Installation -,97 - 99 Models
Canada model:
Attachment points are provided for a rear sear mountedchild restraint system which uses a top tether. The attach_ment points are located on both rear corners of the head_liner, just behind the rear seat-back. When using a childseat with a top tether, install the child seat tether anchorsecurelv.
NOTE: To install a child seat on the rear seat, select theattachment point you want to use, and remove the plugcover from the attachment point of the headliner. Installthe child seat tether anchor securely.
ATTACHMENTPOINTS
PLUG COVERS
CHILO SEATTETHERANCHORTOOTHED WASHER
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NOTE:
. Do not remove the toothed washer from the child seattether anchor. Use the seat anchor with the toothedwasher attached to it.. When installing a child seat on the rear seat, followthe instructions of the manufacturer of the child seat.. Additional anchors are available.
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lrChild Seat Tether Anchor Removal/lnstallation -'00 Model
Attachment Doints are provided for a rear seat mounted child restraint system which uses a top tether' The attachment
points are located on both rear corners of the headliner, just behind the rear seat-back The child seat tether anchors are
installed into each attachment point. Each child seat tether anchor is covered with a child seat tether anchor cover.
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.
Uniti mm (in.)
HEADLINER
TOOTHEO WASHEB
CHILD SEATTETHER ANCHOR
I x '1.25 mm22 N.m (2.2 kgf m,
16 rbf.ft)
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)Steering-related Precautions
Stooring Wh€el and Csble Re6l Alignm€nt
To avoid misalignment of the steering wheel on
reassembly, make sure the wheels are turned straight
ahead beJore removing the steering wheel.
To center the cable reel, rotate the cable reel clockwise
until it stops, Then rotate it counterclockwise (approxi-
mately two and a half turns) until the arrow mark on the
cable reel label points straight up.
Steering Column Bemoval
CAUTION: Before removing the stosring column, tirsi
disconneqt tha connsctor between tho cabls roel and
the SRS main harness.
lf the steering column is going to be removed without
dismounting the steering wheel, lock the sieering by
turning the ignition key to o-LOCK position, or remove
the key trom the ignition so that the steering wheel will
not turn.
LABEL
NOTE:
. When the airbag and cable r6el are disconnected, and
the battery is reconnected and the ignition switch is
turned ON (ll), the SRS unit will store this as an open
in the driver's airbag inflator, and the SRS indicator
light will come on, In such a case, make sure to con-
firm the DTC, then clear the SRS unit memory.
. For disconnecting the spring-loaded lock type con-
nector, refer to page 24-22.
'97 model:
SRS MAIN HARNESS2P CONNECTORCABLE REEL2P CONNECTOR
'98 - 00 models:
UNDER-DASHFUSE/RELAY BOX
Do not replace the original steering wheel with any other
design because it will make it impossible to properly
install the airbag (use only genuine Honda replacement
partsl.
After reassemblv, confirm the wheels are still turned
straight ahead and that the steering wheel spoke angle
is correct. lf minor spoke angle adjustment is necessary,
do so only by adjusting the tie-rods, not by removing
and repositioning the steering whee .
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Front Passenger's Airbag
Replacement
After a collision in which the airbags were deployed, the
airbags, the seat belt tensioners (if so equipped), and
the SRS unit must be reolaced.
@ store a rsmovod airbag with lhe pad sur-
face up, It the airbag is improporly stor6d face down,
accidental doploym€nl could propsl ths unit withgnough forco to cause serious iniury.
CAUTION:
. Always disconnsqt the front pa3s6ng6r'3 airbag con-
noctor when tho SRS main harness is disconnocted,
. Do not disassambl6 or tamper with tho airbag,
NOTE:
. Do not install us6d SRS parts from another vehicle.
When repairing, use only new SRS parts.
. Carefully inspect the airbag before you install it. Do
not install an airbag that shows signs of being
dropped or improperly handled, such as dents, cracks
or deformation.
Disconnect the battery negative cable, then discon-
nect the positive cable from the battery. and wait at
least three minutes.
Remove the glove box (see section 20).
Disconnect the 2P connector between the front Das-
senger's airbag and SRS main harness, When dis-
connected, the airbag connector is automatically
shorted.
FRONT PASSENGER'S
1.
5.
Remove the three mounting nuts from the bracket.
Lift the front passsnger's airbag out of the dash-
DOaro.
NOTE: The airbag lid has pawls on its side which
attach it to the dashboard. To remove the airbag,
cover the lid and dashboard with a cloth, and pry
carefullv with a flat tip screwdriver.
FRONT PASSENGER'S
FRONT PASSENGER'SAIRBAGMOUNNNG NUTS
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Front Passenger's Airbag
Replacement (cont'd)
GAUTION: Be sure to installthe SRS wiring so that it isnot pinched or interfering with olher parts.
6. Place the new front passenger's airbag into thedashboard. Tighten the front passenger,s airbagmountrng nuts.
FRONT PASSENGER'SAIRBAG MOUNTING NUTS9.8 N.m {1.0 kgJ.m,7.2 lbf ft)Replace.
FRONT PASSENGER'S
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7. Attach the airbag connector to the connector hold_er, then reinstall the glove box.
Connect the b8ttery positive cable, then connect thenegative cable.
After installing the airbag. confirm proper sysremooerauon:
Turn the ignition switch ON ( ); the SRS indicatorlight should come on for about six seconds andthen go off.
FRONT PASSENGER'S
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Airbag/Seat Belt Tensioner
)Disposal
)
Before scrapping any airbags {and seat belt tansioners)
(including those in a whole vehicle to be scrappedl. the
airbags (and seat belt tensioners) must be deployed. lf
the vehicle is still within the warrantv oeriod the Honda
District Service Manager must give approval and/or spe-
cial instructions, before you deploy the airbags (and seat
belt tensioners). Only after the airbags {and seat belt ten-
sioners) have been deployed (as the result of vehicle col-
lision, for example), can they be scrapped.
lf the airbags (and seat belt tensioners) appear intact
(not deployed), treat them with extreme caution.
Follow this procedure:
Doploying tho Airbags (and Soat B6li Ten3ione6):
ln-vehicle
lf an SRS vehicle is to be entirely scrapped, its airbags(and seat belt tensioners) should be deployed while still
in the vehicle. The airbags (and seat belt tensioners)
should not be considered as salvageable parts and
should never be installed in another vehicle.
@ confirm that each airbag {and seat belt
tonsiongr) i3 ggcurely mountod; othgrwise, severe per-
sonal iniury could result from d6ploym6nt,
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then discon-
nect the oositive cable.
Confirm that the special tool is functioning properly
by following the check procedure on the tool label
or on page 24-98.
Remove the access panel, then disconnect the 2P
connector between the driver's airbag and the cable
reel (see page 24-23).
Remove the glove box, then disconnect the 2P con-
nector between the front passenger's airbag and
SRS main harness (see page 24-23).
Remove the center pillar lower trim panel, then dis-
connect the 2P connector between the seat belt ten-
sioner and side wire harness ('98 - 00 models) (see
page 24-231.
6. Cut off the airbag (and seat belt tensioner) connectors.
Strip the ends of the airbag (and seat belt tensioner)
wires. and connect the deployment tool alligator clips
to the airbag (and seat belt tensioner). Place the
deployment tool at least thirty feet (10 meters) away
from the airbao (and seat belt tensioner),
DRIVER'S FRONTPASSENGER'SAIBBAG AIRBAG
AI.IIGATORcuPslY6llowl
At lcastthirty feot
110 motersl
(cont'd)
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