Seat Belts — Acura ZDX I (2009-2013)

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Scheme 1: Component Location Index

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 belts after deployment, refer to Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment for a complete list of other parts that must also be replaced (see COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/INSPECTION AFTER DEPLOYMENT ). 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 RETRACTOR ), and replace them if necessary. Be careful not to damage them during removal and installation. The driver's seat is shown in illustration; the passenger's seat is similar.

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Scheme 2: Front Seat Belt

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Slide the front seat all the way forward and lower it all the way down. 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.
Remove the lower anchor bolt (A).
Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure (see «BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION»(/acura/zdx/i-2009-2013/remont/body-electrical/#battery) ), then wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
Remove the B-pillar upper/lower trim (see «B-PILLAR UPPER/LOWER TRIM»(/acura/zdx/i-2009-2013/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__b-pillar-upperlower-trim) ).
Remove the upper anchor bolt (A).
Disconnect the seat belt tensioner connector (A) and the E-pretensioner motor connector (B) (with ACC). Remove the upper retractor mounting bolt (C) and the lower retractor bolt (D), then remove the front seat belt assembly (E).
Remove the shoulder anchor adjuster (A).
Install the seat belt in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Check that the retractor locking mechanism functions (see «INSPECTION»(/acura/zdx/i-2009-2013/remont/restraints-control-systems/#seat-belts) ). Assemble the washer, the collars, and the bushing on the upper anchor bolt and the lower retractor bolt as shown in illustration. Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the upper anchor bolt before reinstallation. Tighten the bolts by hand first, then tighten to the specified torque. 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 TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION»(/acura/zdx/i-2009-2013/remont/body-electrical/#battery) ). Upper anchor bolt installation Lower retractor bolt installation

Front Seat Belt Buckle

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

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Scheme 9: Front Seat Belt Buckle

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Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure (see «BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION»(/acura/zdx/i-2009-2013/remont/body-electrical/#battery) ), then wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
Remove the front seat (see «FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/zdx/i-2009-2013/remont/seats/#seats__front-seat-removalinstallation) ).
Lift up the front seat, disconnect the seat belt buckle switch connector (A), then detach the harness clips (B). Driver's seat (without ventilated seat) Driver's seat (with ventilated seat) Passenger's seat
Remove the center anchor bolt (A), and detach the harness clips (B), then remove the seat belt buckle (C). Driver's seat Passenger's seat
Pull out the seat belt buckle switch harness (D) through the space between the seat cushion and the seat track.
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 in illustration. Before installing the anchor bolt, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt. Tighten the bolts by hand first, then tighten to the specified torque. Make sure the seat belt buckle switch connector is plugged in properly. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see «BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION»(/acura/zdx/i-2009-2013/remont/body-electrical/#battery) ). Center anchor bolt installation

Rear Seat Belt

Note. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Take care not to tear or damage the seat covers. Check the rear seat belts for damage (see RETRACTOR ), and replace them if necessary.

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Scheme 15: Rear Seat Belt

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Remove the rear seat cushion (see «REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/zdx/i-2009-2013/remont/seats/#seats) ).
Remove the lower anchor bolt (A).
Remove the quarter pillar trim (see «QUARTER PILLAR TRIM»(/acura/zdx/i-2009-2013/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__quarter-pillar-trim) ).
Remove the rear seat belt assembly (A). Remove the upper anchor bolt (B). Remove the retractor mounting bolt (C) and the retractor bolt (D).
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 «RETRACTOR»(/acura/zdx/i-2009-2013/remont/restraints-control-systems/#seat-belts) ). Assemble the washer, the collar, and the bushing on the upper anchor bolt as shown in illustration. Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the upper anchor bolt before reinstallation. Before installing the anchor bolt, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt. Upper anchor bolt installation

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. Check the center seat belts for damage (see RETRACTOR ), and replace them if necessary.

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Scheme 18: Rear Center Seat Belt and Rear Seat Belt Buckles

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Remove the rear seat cushion (see «REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/zdx/i-2009-2013/remont/seats/#seats) ).
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).
Remove the left rear seat-back (see «SEAT-BACK»(/acura/zdx/i-2009-2013/remont/seats/#seats__seat-back) ).
Remove the rear seat-back cover/pad (see «REAR SEAT-BACK COVER REPLACEMENT»(/acura/zdx/i-2009-2013/remont/seats/#seats__rear-seat-back-cover-replacement) ).
Release the hooks (A), and remove the center seat belt upper cover (B).
Remove the screws (A), then remove the center seat belt lower cover (B).
Remove the screws (A), then remove the rear center seat belt lid (B).
Remove the screw (A), and release the hooks (B), by pulling the rear center seat belt protector (C), then remove it.
Remove the retractor mounting nut (A) and the retractor nut (B), then remove the center seat belt assembly (C) from the seat-back frame.
If necessary, release the hooks (A), and pull the belt guide trim (B), then remove it.
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 «RETRACTOR»(/acura/zdx/i-2009-2013/remont/restraints-control-systems/#seat-belts) ). Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the retractor mounting nut before reinstallation. Assemble the washer on the center anchor bolt as shown in illustration. Before installing the center anchor bolt, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt. Tighten the nut and the bolts by hand first, then tighten to the specified torque. Center anchor bolt installation

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 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. Driver's Passenger's Rear Rear center
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

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 with 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 each passenger's seat belt, check the seat belt retractor locking mechanism automatic locking retractor (ALR). 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 ZDX I