Acura 3.5 RL Manual page 1388

Seat Belts
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.
To avoid accidental deployment and possi-
ble injury, always disconnect the seat belt tensioner con-
nector before removing the retractor (see page 24-17).
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°.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to disassemble the retrac-
tor.
Front ('96 - 98 models):
Front ('99 - 01 models):
*: Mounted Position
Rear center ('98 - 01 models):
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.
RETRACTOR