Honda Civic Service Manual page 1323

Seat Belts
Inspection
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Retractor InsDection
Before installing the retractor, check that the seat belt
can be pulled out freely.
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.
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RETRACTOR
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Replace the seat belt with a new one if there is any
a b n o r m a l i t y .
On-lhe-Car Seat Belt Inspeqtion
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Check that the seat belt is not twisted or caught on
anyrn I ng.
A f t e r i n s t a l l i n g t h e a n c h o r s , c h e c k f o r f r e e m o v e
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.
C l e a n w i t h a s h o p t o w e l i l n e c e s s a r y
CAUTION: Use only soap and water 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 ot the loops with a clean cloth damF
ened in isopropyl alcohol.
Check that the seat belt does not lock when pulled
o u t s l o w l y . T h e s e a t b e l t i s d e s i g n e d t o l o c k o n l y
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
l o c k i n g m e c h a n i s m i n t h e s e a t b e l t r e t r a c t o r w i l l
engage when the seat belt is pulled all the way out.
Replace the seat belt with a new one il there is any
abnormality.