Acura 3.5 RL Manual page 1382

Front Seat Belt
Removal/Installation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS
component locations, precautions, and procedures in this
(section 24) before performing repairs or service.
CAUTION: Check the front seat belts for damage, and
replace then 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
radio, then write down the frequencies for the pre-
set buttons.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable, and wait at
least 3 minutes before beginning work.
3. Slide the front seat forward fully.
4. Remove:
• Front and rear side trim (see
• Front and rear door trim (see
5. Remove the lower anchor cap, then remove the lower
anchor bolt.
UPPER ANCHOR BOLT
7/16-20 UNF
32 N-m (3.3 kgf-m,
24 Ibf-ft)
RETRACTOR
MOUNTING BOLT
6 x 1.0 mm
9.8 N-m (1.0 kgf-m,
7.2 Ibf-ft)
SEAT BELT
TENSION
REDUCER
CONNECTOR
LOWER
ANCHOR
CAP
LOWER ANCHOR BOLT
7/16-20 UNF
32 N-m (3.3 kgf-m, 24 Ibf-ft)
section 20)
section 20)
SHOULDER
ANCHOR
ADJUSTER
FRONT SEAT
BELT
RETRACTOR
SEAT BELT
TENSIONER
CONNECTOR
RETRACTOR BOLT
7/16-20 UNF
32 N-m (3.3 kgf-m,
24 Ibf-ft)
6. Remove the center pillar trim (see
7. Disconnect the seat belt tension reducer connector
and seat belt tensioner connector.
To avoid accidental deployment and
possible injury, always disconnect the seat belt ten-
sioner connector before removing the retractor (see
page 24-17)
8. Remove the upper anchor bolt and retractor bolt,
remove the retractor mounting bolt, then remove
the front seat belt and retractor.
9. Remove the shoulder anchor adjuster.
10 x 1.25 mm
31 N-m (3.2 kgf-m,
23 Ibf-ft)
SHOULDER
ANCHOR
ADJUSTER
10. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
• Check that the retractor locking mechanism func-
tions as described on page 24-8.
• Make sure you assemble the washers and collars
on the upper and lower anchor bolts as shown.
• Before installing the anchor bolts, make sure there
are no twists or kinks in the front seat belt.
• Make sure the seat belt tension reducer connec-
tor and seat belt tensioner connector are connec-
ted securely.
• Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter
the customer's radio station presets.
section 20).