Seat Belt Tensioner - Acura 3.5 RL Manual

Seat Belt Tensioner

Replacement
CAUTION:
• Always disconnect the seat belt tensioner connec-
tor(s) when the harness is disconnected.
• Carefully inspect the seat belt tensioner before
installing it. Do not install a tensioner that shows
signs of being dropped or improperly handled, such
as dents, cracks or deformation.
• The shoulder harness anchor bolt must be removed
before you remove the tensioner.
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio,
then write down the frequencies for the radio's pre-
set buttons.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then discon-
nect the positive cable from the battery, and wait at
least 3 minutes.
3. Remove the left and (or) right B-pillar trim panels
(see section 20).
4. Disconnect the seat belt tensioner 2P connector(s)
from the left side wire harness (driver's side) and
(or) the right wire harness (front passenger's side).
NOTE: When disconnected, the tensioner connec-
tor is automatically shorted.
5. Disconnect the 2P connector from the tension
reducer connector.
'96-98 Models
'99 - 01 Models
6. Remove the shoulder harness anchor bolt, then
remove the two seat belt tensioner mounting bolts
and retractor.