Seat Belts — Acura RDX I (2006-2009)

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Scheme 1: Component Location Index

Front Seat Belt Replacement

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before doing repairs or service.

Note. Check the front seat belts for damage (see REAR SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT ), and replace them if necessary.

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Scheme 2: Front Seat Belt

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Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure (see «DISCONNECTION»(/acura/rdx/i-2006-2009/remont/body-electrical/#battery__disconnection) ).
Slide the front seat forward fully.
'07-08 models : Driver's seat: Carefully push in on the bottom edge of the anchor cover (A) to replace the lock tab (B) then side the cover up to replace the hooks (C), and remove the cover. Passenger's seat: Carefully pry up on the bottom edge of the anchor cover (D) to release the hooks (E), and remove the cover. Driver's seat Passenger's seat
'09 model: Carefully pry up on the bottom of the anchor cover (A) to release the hooks (B) and the tab (C), then remove the cover by pulling it upward. Driver's seat Passenger's seat
Remove the lower anchor bolt (A).
Remove the B-pillar lower trim (see «B-PILLAR UPPER/LOWER TRIM»(/acura/rdx/i-2006-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__b-pillar-upperlower-trim) ).
Remove the B-pillar upper trim and slider (see «B-PILLAR UPPER/LOWER TRIM»(/acura/rdx/i-2006-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__b-pillar-upperlower-trim) ).
Remove the upper anchor bolt (A).
Disconnect the seat belt tensioner connector (A). Remove the upper retractor mounting bolt (B) and the lower retractor bolt (C), then remove the front seat belt (D) and retractor (E).
If necessary, remove the front seat belt protector (F).
Remove the shoulder anchor adjuster (A).
Install the seat belt in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Apply medium strength type liquid thread lock to the anchor bolts before reinstallation. Tighten the bolts by hand first, then tighten to the specified torque. Check that the retractor locking mechanism functions as described (see «REAR SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT»(/acura/rdx/i-2006-2009/remont/restraints-control-systems/#seat-belts__rear-seat-belt-replacement) ). Assemble the washer, collar and bushing on the upper anchor bolt as shown. If the seat belt tensioner has been deployed, replace the front seat belt protector with a new one. Before installing the anchor bolts, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt. Make sure the seat belt tensioner is properly plugged in. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure ( see «RECONNECTION»(/acura/rdx/i-2006-2009/remont/body-electrical/#battery__reconnection) ). Set the clock (on vehicle without navigation). Check for any DTCs that may have been set during repairs, and clear them.

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Scheme 11: Front Seat Belt Buckle

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Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure (see «DISCONNECTION»(/acura/rdx/i-2006-2009/remont/body-electrical/#battery__disconnection) , and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
Remove the front seat (see «FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/rdx/i-2006-2009/remont/seats/#seats__front-seat-removalinstallation) ). '07-08 models (see «07-'08 MODELS»(/acura/rdx/i-2006-2009/remont/seats/#seats) ). '09 model (see «'09 MODEL»(/acura/rdx/i-2006-2009/remont/seats/#seats) ).
Lift up the front seat, then detach the seat belt switch connector (A) and seat belt buckle tensioner connector (B), detach the harness clip (C), and release the harness band (D). Driver's seat ('07- 08 models) Driver's seat ('09 model) Passenger's seat ('07- 08 models) Passenger's seat ('09 model)
Remove the center anchor bolt (A), then remove the seat belt buckle (B) from the elastic band (C). Driver's seat Passenger's seat
Pull the seat belt switch harness (D) out through the space between the seat cushion and the seat track (driver's seat), or through the hole in the seat track (passenger's seat).
Install, the buckle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Assemble the washers, collar on the center anchor bolt as shown. Apply medium strength type liquid thread lock to the center anchor bolt before reinstallation. Tighten the bolts by hand first, then tighten to specification with a torque wrench. Make sure the seat belt switch connector and seat belt buckle tensioner connector are plugged in properly. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure ( see «RECONNECTION»(/acura/rdx/i-2006-2009/remont/body-electrical/#battery__reconnection) ). Set the clock (on vehicle without navigation). Check for any DTCs that may have been set during repairs, and clear them.

Rear Seat Belt Replacement

Note. Check the second row seat belts for damage, and replace them if necessary. Be careful not to damage them during removal and installation.

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Scheme 18: Rear Seat Belt

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Pull on the front of the seat cushion, then tilt the seat cushion forward.
Remove the rear door sill trim (see «REAR DOOR SILL AREA»(/acura/rdx/i-2006-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__rear-door-sill-area) ).
Pull the carpet back, and remove the lower anchor bolt (A).
Remove these items: Rear seat-back, fold down (see «REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/rdx/i-2006-2009/remont/seats/#seats) ) Rear seat side bolsters, both sides (see «SEAT SIDE BOLSTER»(/acura/rdx/i-2006-2009/remont/seats/#seats__seat-side-bolster) ) Cargo area side trim panel, both sides (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SIDE AREA»(/acura/rdx/i-2006-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__trim-removalinstallation-rear-side-area) )
Remove the front retractor bolt (A) and rear retractor bolt (B), then remove the rear seat belt (C) and retractor (D).
Install the rear seat belt and retractor in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Apply medium strength type liquid thread lock to the anchor bolts before reinstallation. Check that the retractor locking mechanism functions as described (see «REAR SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT»(/acura/rdx/i-2006-2009/remont/restraints-control-systems/#seat-belts__rear-seat-belt-replacement) ). Before installing the anchor bolt, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the rear seat belt.

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Scheme 20: Center Seat Belt and Seat Belt Buckle

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Pull up on the front of the rear seat cushion, then tilt the rear seat cushion forward. Pull back the carpet as needed.
Remove the center anchor bolts (A), then remove the right seat belt buckle (B), center seat belt buckle (C), and left seat belt buckle (D).
Remove the left seat-back (see «REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/rdx/i-2006-2009/remont/seats/#seats) ).
Remove the rear seat-back cover (see «REAR SEAT-BACK STRIKER REPLACEMENT»(/acura/rdx/i-2006-2009/remont/seats/#seats__rear-seat-back-striker-replacement) ).
Remove the screws, then remove the lid (A) on the seat back frame.
Push in the tabs (A) and pull the belt guide trim (B) to release the hooks (C), then remove it.
Remove the screw, and detach the hooks (A) by pulling the protector (B), then remove it.
Remove the retractor mounting nut (A) and the retractor nut (B), then remove the center seat belt (C) and retractor (D) from the seat-back frame (E).
Install the seat belt and buckles in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Apply medium strength type liquid thread lock to the center anchor bolts before reinstallation. Tighten the bolts by hand first, then tighten to the specified torque. Check that the retractor locking mechanism functions (see «REAR SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT»(/acura/rdx/i-2006-2009/remont/restraints-control-systems/#seat-belts__rear-seat-belt-replacement) ). Assemble the washers on the center anchor bolt as shown. Before installing the center anchor bolt, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the center belt. Make sure the rear center ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor) is pointing straightforward. When installing the rear seat cushion, make sure the seat belt buckles comes out from the space of the cushions.

Out of Vehicle

For front seat belt retractor with seat belt tensioner, review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before doing repairs or service.

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Scheme 26: Retractor

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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 (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 attempt to disassemble the retractor. Front Rear center Rear
Replace the seat belt with a new assembly if does not function properly. Do not disassemble any part of the seat belt for any reason.

In-vehicle

Check that the seat belt is not twisted or caught on anything.
After installing the anchors, check for free movement on the anchor bolts. If 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. 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.
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 impact.
Make sure that the seat belt will retract automatically when released.
For front passenger's seat belt and all rear seat belts, check the seat belt retractor locking mechanism ALR (automatic locking retractor). This function is for securing child seats. Pull the seat belt all the way out to engage the ALR. The seat belt should retract with a ratcheting sound, but not extend. This is normal. 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.
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.

Seat Belts Acura RDX I