Retractor Inspection; In-Vehicle Seat Belt Inspection - Honda CR-V 1997 Service Manual

Inspection
SRS
components are
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 accidental deployment and possi-
always disconnect
the
seat bett tensioner con-
nector before removing the retractor ('98 - 00 model., see
page 24-23).
Retractor Inspection
1.
Before installing the retractor, 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
position. The seat belt should lock when the retractor
is leaned over 40
0
•
CAUTION: Do not attempt to disassemble the retrac-
tor.
Front:
'97 model:
'6'
Forward
..
'98 - 00 models:
'6'
Forward ..
-: Mounted Position
•
RETRACTOR
4
Inside
•
40'
40'
RETRACTOR
Inside
4
Rear:
•
,
RETRACTOR
.. Forward Inside
3. 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.
In-vehicle 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 wat .. 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 se.t 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
the seat belt for any reason.
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