Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual page 1354

Seat Belts
Inspection
For front seat belt retractor with seat belt tensioner.
review the SRS component locations (see page 23-10)
and the precautions and procedures (see page 23-1 1) in
the SRS section before performing repairs or service.
Retractor
1. Before installing the retractor, check that the seat
belt can be pulled out freelv.
2. Make sure that the seat belt does not lock when the
retractor (A) is leaned slowly up to 15" from the
mounted position. The seat belt should lock when
the retractor is leaned over 40'. Do not attemot to
disassemble the retractor.
Front:
Forward
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Rear:
Forward
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Replace the seat belt with a new assembly if there
is any abnormality. Do not disassemble any part of
the seat belt for anv reason.
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1. Check that the seat belt is not twisted or caught on
a nyth ing.
2. After installing the anchors. check for free
movement on the anchor bolts. lf 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. Use only
soap and water to clean.
NOTE: Dirt build-up in the loops of the upper
anchors can cause the seat belts to retract slowly.
Wipe the inside of the loops with a clean cloth
dampened 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 impacr.
5. Make sure that the seat belt will retract
automatically when released.
6. For each passenger's seat belt. check the seat belt
retractor locking mechanism ALR (automatic
locking retractor). This function is for securing child
seats.
-1 Pullthe seat belt allthe way out to engage the
ALR. The seat belt should retract with a
ratcheting sound, but not extend. This is
n o r m a l ,
-2 To disengage the ALR, release the seat belt and
allow it to fully retract, then pull the seat belt
out part-way. The seat belt should retract and
extend normally.
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.