Seat Belts: Removal & Installation Honda Element I

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 performing repairs or service.

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

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1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the audio presets.
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
3. Using the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set, pry the lower anchor cap (A) out, and remove the lower anchor bolt (B)
4. Remove the rear door panel (see «REAR DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-220591-S10491416282006022100000) ).
5. Remove the upper anchor cover (A), and remove the upper anchor bolt (B).
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 retractor (E)
7. If necessary, remove the seat belt protector (F).
8. Remove the rear door trim (see «REAR DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-220591-S35214428682006022100000) ).
9. Remove the shoulder anchor adjuster (A).
10. Install the seat belt in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Apply liquid thread lock to the anchor bolts before reinstallation. Check that the retractor locking mechanism functions (see «INSPECTION»(ref-220640-S21140951502006022100000) ). Assemble the washers, collars, and bushings on the upper and lower anchor bolts as shown. If the seat belt tensioner has been deployed, replace the 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 connector is plugged in properly. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the audio presets. Reset the clock. Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure (see «ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE»(ref-220572-S08440202922006022000000) ). Do the power window control unit reset procedure (see «RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT»(ref-220630-S35739607722006022100000) ).

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1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the audio presets.
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
3. Remove the front seat (see «FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-220599-S40723997602006022100000) .
4. Lift up the front seat, then disconnect the seat belt buckle switch connector (A), the seat belt buckle tensioner connector (B), the side airbag connector (C) on some driver's and passenger's seats, and the OPDS unit harness connector (D) on some passenger's seats. Driver's seat
5. Remove the center cover from the seat; driver's seat (see «FRONT SEAT DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY - DRIVER'S»(ref-220599-S15557849732006022100000) ), passenger's seat (see «FRONT SEAT DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY - PASSENGER»(ref-220599-S30320437782006022100000) ).
6. Detach the harness clip (A), and pull the seat belt switch/tensioner harness (B) out through the space between the seat cushion and the seat linkage (driver's seat), or the hole on the seat track (passenger's seat).
7. Remove the center anchor bolt (C), and remove the seat belt buckle (D).
8. Install the seat belt buckle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Apply liquid thread lock to the center anchor bolt before reinstallation, and collar. Assemble the washers on the center anchor bolt as shown. If the seat belt tensioner has been deployed, replace the front seat belt protector with a new one. Apply liquid thread lock to the seat mounting bolts before reinstallation. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the audio presets. Reset the clock. Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure (see «ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE»(ref-220572-S08440202922006022000000) ). Do the power window control unit reset procedure (see «RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT»(ref-220630-S35739607722006022100000) ). Center anchor bolt installation

Rear Seat Belt Replacement

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

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1. Remove these items: Cargo floor lid (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - CARGO AREA»(ref-220595-S00172818292006022100000) ) Rear trim panel (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - CARGO AREA»(ref-220595-S00172818292006022100000) ) Rear seat Rear seat striker (see «REAR SEAT STRIKER REPLACEMENT»(ref-220599-S28005318782006022100000) )
2. Remove the lower anchor bolt.
3. Remove the rear side trim panel (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SIDE AREA»(ref-220595-S16417748472006022100000) ).
4. Remove the quarter pillar trim (see «QUARTER PILLAR TRIM»(ref-220595-S14429340512006022100000) ).
5. Remove the upper anchor bolt (A).
6. Remove the retractor bolt (A), then remove the rear seat belt (B) and retractor (C).
7. If necessary, remove the seat belt protector (D).
8. Install the seat belt in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Apply liquid thread lock to the anchor bolts before reinstallation. Check that the retractor locking mechanism functions as described (see «INSPECTION»(ref-220640-S21140951502006022100000) ). Before installing the anchor bolts, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt.