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Seat Belts (4-cyl) Acura TSX II

Restraints Control Systems 33 illustrations ~2094 words

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Scheme 23: Component Location Index - Sedan
Scheme 23: Component Location Index - Sedan

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Scheme 24: Component Location Index - Sport Wagon
Scheme 24: Component Location Index - Sport Wagon

Front Seat Belt

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. If replacing the front seat belt after deployment, refer to the component replacement/inspection after deployment (see COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/INSPECTION AFTER DEPLOYMENT ) for a complete list of other parts that must also be replaced. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Check the front seat belts for damage (see INSPECTION ), and replace them if necessary. Be careful not to damage them during removal and installation. Take care not to tear or damage the seat covers. The driver's seat is shown; the passenger's seat is similar.

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Scheme 25: Front Seat Belt
Scheme 25: Front Seat Belt

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  1. Slide the front seat all the way forward. Carefully pry up on the bottom of the anchor cover (A) at the pry point (B) with the appropriate trim tool to release the hooks (C) and the tab (D), then remove the cover by pulling it upward.
  2. Remove the lower anchor bolt (A).
  3. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure (see «BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION»(/acura/tsx/ii-2008-2014/remont/body-electrical/#battery-4-cyl) ), then wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
  4. Remove the B-pillar upper/lower trim: Sedan (see «B-PILLAR UPPER/LOWER TRIM»(/acura/tsx/ii-2008-2014/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-4-cyl__b-pillar-upperlower-trim) ) Sport Wagon (see «B-PILLAR UPPER/LOWER TRIM»(/acura/tsx/ii-2008-2014/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-4-cyl) )
  5. Remove the upper anchor bolt (A).
  6. 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 the retractor (E).
  7. Remove the shoulder anchor adjuster (A).
  8. Install the seat belt and the retractor in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Check that the retractor locking mechanism functions (see «INSPECTION»(/acura/tsx/ii-2008-2014/remont/restraints-control-systems/#seat-belts-4-cyl) ). Assemble the washer, the collars, and the bushing on the upper anchor bolt and the retractor bolt as shown. Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the upper anchor bolt and the retractor bolt before reinstallation. Before installing the anchor bolts, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt. Make sure the seat belt tensioner connector is plugged in properly. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see «BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(/acura/tsx/ii-2008-2014/remont/body-electrical/#battery-4-cyl__battery-removal-and-installation) ).

Upper anchor bolt installation

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Retractor bolt installation

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Front Seat Belt Buckle

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. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Take care not to tear or damage the seat covers.

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Scheme 30: Front Seat Belt Buckle
Scheme 30: Front Seat Belt Buckle

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  1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure (see «BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION»(/acura/tsx/ii-2008-2014/remont/body-electrical/#battery-4-cyl) ), then wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
  2. Remove the front seat (see «FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/tsx/ii-2008-2014/remont/seats/#seats-4-cyl__front-seat-removalinstallation) ).
  3. Lift up the front seat, detach and disconnect the seat belt buckle switch connector (A). Driver's seat Passenger's seat
  4. Driver's seat: Detach the harness clips (B).
  5. Release the hook strip (A), and pull back the seat cushion cover (passenger's seat). Remove the center anchor bolt (B), and detach the harness clip(s) (C), then remove the seat belt buckle (D). Driver's seat Passenger's seat
  6. Pull the seat belt buckle switch harness (E) 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).
  7. Install the buckle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Assemble the washers and the collar on the center anchor bolt as shown. Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the center anchor bolt before reinstallation. Before installing the center anchor bolt, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the front seat belt. Make sure the seat belt buckle switch connector is plugged in properly. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see «BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(/acura/tsx/ii-2008-2014/remont/body-electrical/#battery-4-cyl__battery-removal-and-installation) ).

Center anchor bolt installation

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Rear Seat Belt Replacement - Sedan

Note. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Take care not to tear or damage the seat covers. Check the front seat belts for damage (see INSPECTION ), and replace them if necessary. Be careful not to damage them during removal and installation.

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Scheme 35: Rear Seat Belt
Scheme 35: Rear Seat Belt

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  1. Remove the rear seat cushion (see «SEAT CUSHION»(/acura/tsx/ii-2008-2014/remont/seats/#seats-4-cyl__seat-cushion) ).
  2. Remove the lower anchor bolt (A).
  3. Remove the rear shelf (see «REAR SHELF»(/acura/tsx/ii-2008-2014/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-4-cyl__rear-shelf) ).
  4. Remove the retractor mounting bolt (A) and the retractor bolt (B), then remove the rear seat belt (C) and the retractor (D).
  5. Install the seat belt and the retractor in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Check that the retractor locking mechanism functions (see «INSPECTION»(/acura/tsx/ii-2008-2014/remont/restraints-control-systems/#seat-belts-4-cyl) ). Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the anchor bolts before reinstallation. Before installing the anchor bolt, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the rear seat belt.

Rear Center Seat Belt and Rear Seat Belt Buckles

Note. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Take care not to tear or damage the seat covers.

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Scheme 37: Rear Center Seat Belt and Rear Seat Belt Buckles
Scheme 37: Rear Center Seat Belt and Rear Seat Belt Buckles

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  1. Remove the rear seat cushion (see «SEAT CUSHION»(/acura/tsx/ii-2008-2014/remont/seats/#seats-4-cyl__seat-cushion) ).
  2. Remove the center anchor bolts (A), then remove the right seat belt buckle (B), the center seat belt buckle (C), and the left seat belt buckle (D).
  3. Fold down the rear seat-back.
  4. Pull out the center seat belt through the slit in the seat belt guide.
  5. Remove the rear shelf (see «REAR SHELF»(/acura/tsx/ii-2008-2014/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-4-cyl__rear-shelf) ).
  6. Remove the retractor mounting bolt (A) and the retractor bolt (B), then remove the center seat belt (C) and the retractor (D).
  7. If necessary, remove the rear center seat belt protector (E).
  8. Install the seat belt and the buckles in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Check that the retractor locking mechanism functions (see «INSPECTION»(/acura/tsx/ii-2008-2014/remont/restraints-control-systems/#seat-belts-4-cyl) ). Assemble the washer on the center anchor bolt as shown. Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the center anchor bolts before reinstallation. Before installing the center anchor bolt, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the center seat belt.

Center anchor bolt installation

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Rear Seat Belt

Note. Check the rear seat belts for damage, and replace them if necessary.

  1. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  2. Take care not to tear or damage the seat covers.
  3. Check the front seat belts for damage (see «INSPECTION»(/acura/tsx/ii-2008-2014/remont/restraints-control-systems/#seat-belts-4-cyl) ), and replace them if necessary. Be careful not to damage them during removal and installation.

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  1. Remove the rear seat cushion (see «SEAT CUSHION»(/acura/tsx/ii-2008-2014/remont/seats/#seats-4-cyl) ).
  2. Remove the lower anchor bolt (A).
  3. Remove the rear seat side bolster (see «SEAT SIDE BOLSTER»(/acura/tsx/ii-2008-2014/remont/seats/#seats-4-cyl) ).
  4. Pull the rear seat belt (A), the tongue plate (B), and the lower anchor (C) down through the anchor wire (D). Remove the retractor mounting bolt (E) and retractor bolt (F), then remove the rear seat belt and the retractor (G).
  5. Remove these items: Tonneau cover (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SIDE AREA»(/acura/tsx/ii-2008-2014/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-4-cyl__trim-removalinstallation-rear-side-area) ) Damper maintenance lid (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SIDE AREA»(/acura/tsx/ii-2008-2014/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-4-cyl__trim-removalinstallation-rear-side-area) )
  6. Remove the anchor wire mounting bolt (A). Remove the anchor wire bolt (B), then remove the rear seat belt anchor wire (C).
  7. Install the rear seat belt and retractor in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Check that the retractor locking mechanism functions (see «INSPECTION»(/acura/tsx/ii-2008-2014/remont/restraints-control-systems/#seat-belts-4-cyl) ). Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the anchor bolts before reinstallation. Before installing the anchor bolt, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the rear seat belt.

Rear Center Seat Belt

Note. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Take care not to tear or damage the headliner. Check the front seat belts for damage (see INSPECTION ), and replace them if necessary. Be careful not to damage them during removal and installation.

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Scheme 43: Rear Center Seat Belt
Scheme 43: Rear Center Seat Belt

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  1. Detach the clips, and release the hook (A), then remove the rear center seat belt cover (B).
  2. Remove these items: Cargo area side trim panels, both sides (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SIDE AREA»(/acura/tsx/ii-2008-2014/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-4-cyl__trim-removalinstallation-rear-side-area) ) Quarter pillar trims, both sides (see «QUARTER PILLAR TRIM»(/acura/tsx/ii-2008-2014/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-4-cyl__quarter-pillar-trim) ) Rear grab handles, both sides (see «GRAB HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/tsx/ii-2008-2014/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-4-cyl__grab-handle-removalinstallation) ) Ceiling light (see «CEILING LIGHT TEST/REPLACEMENT»(/acura/tsx/ii-2008-2014/remont/interiorillumination-lights/#interior-lights-4-cyl) )
  3. Remove the lower anchor bolt (A).
  4. With the help of an assistant for supporting lower the rear area of the headliner (A) to access to remove the rear seat belt and the retractor (B). 1. Detach the antenna lead connector clip (C). 2. Carefully detach the rear clips. NOTE: Do not bend the headliner. Bending the headliner will crease and damage it.
  5. While an assistant holding the headliner, remove the upper anchor bolts (A), then remove the upper anchor (B).
  6. While an assistant holding the headliner, remove the retractor mounting bolt (A) and the retractor bolt (B), then remove the retractor (C).
  7. Install the rear center seat belt and retractor in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Check that the retractor locking mechanism functions (see «INSPECTION»(/acura/tsx/ii-2008-2014/remont/restraints-control-systems/#seat-belts-4-cyl) ) Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the anchor bolts before reinstallation. Before installing the upper anchor bolt, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt. If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.

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Scheme 48: Rear Seat Belt Buckles and Rear Center Seat Belt Detachable Anchor
Scheme 48: Rear Seat Belt Buckles and Rear Center Seat Belt Detachable Anchor
  1. Remove the rear seat cushion (see «SEAT CUSHION»(/acura/tsx/ii-2008-2014/remont/seats/#seats-4-cyl) ).
  2. Remove the center anchor bolts (A), then remove the right seat belt buckle (B), the center seat belt buckle detachable anchor (C), the center seat belt buckle (D), and the left seat belt buckle (E).
  3. Install the buckles and the detachable anchor in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Assemble the washer on the center anchor bolt as shown. Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the center anchor bolts before reinstallation. Tighten the bolts by hand first, then tighten to the specified torque.

Center anchor bolt installation

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Out of Vehicle

For front seat belt retractors with seat belt tensioners, 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 50: Retractor
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  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 (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. Driver's side Passenger's side Rear (Sedan) Rear center (Sedan) Rear (Sport Wagon) Rear center (Sport Wagon)
  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.

In-Vehicle

  1. Check that the seat belt is not twisted or caught on anything.
  2. 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.
  3. Check the seat belts for damage or discoloration. Clean with a shop towel if necessary. Use only soap and water to clean the seat belt. 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 with 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 impact.
  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 automatic locking retractor (ALR). This function is for securing child seats. 1. Pull the seat belt all the way out to engage the ALR. The seat belt should retract, but not extend. This is normal. 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.

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