Seat Belts: Removal & Installation Honda Pilot I

Front Seat Belt Replacement

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS components locations, precautions and procedures in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS before performing repairs or service.

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

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1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio and the navigation system, and then write down the frequencies for the preset buttons.
2. Slide the front seat forward fully.
3. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
4. Pull the lower anchor cover (A) up, and remove the lower anchor bolt (B).
5. Remove the B-pillar lower trim panel (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREA»(ref-174030-S09178372982005042500000) ).
6. Remove the upper anchor cover (A), and remove the upper anchor bolt (B).
7. Release the seat belt tensioner connector (A) from the connector holder (B), and disconnect it. Remove the retractor mounting ET screw (C), and remove the front seat belt (D) and retractor (E).
8. If necessary, remove the front seat belt protector (F).
9. Remove the B-pillar upper trim (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREA»(ref-174030-S09178372982005042500000) ).
10. Remove the shoulder anchor adjuster (A).
11. Install the front seat belt and retractor 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 «Retractor»(ref-174060-S08673796892005051600000) ). Assemble the washers, collars, and bushing on the upper and lower anchor bolts as shown. If the seat belt tensioner has activated, 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 connector is plugged in properly. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio and the navigation system, and then enter the customer's radio station presets. Reset the clock. Do the PCM idle learn procedure (see «PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE»(ref-173998-S03649363492005041500000) ) and the power window control unit reset procedure (see «RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT»(ref-174055-S11132043692005042800000) ).

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1. Remove the front seat (see «FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-174049-S16178062202005050300000) ).
2. Remove the screws (A), then remove the center cover (B). NOTE: Driver's 8-way power seat and driver's manual height adjustable seat are shown. Passenger's manual seat is symmetrical to the driver's manual height adjustable seat.
3. Disconnect the seat belt switch connector (A) (8-way power seat). Detach the seat belt switch connector, harness clips (B), and wire tie (C). NOTE: Driver's 8-way power seat and driver's manual height adjustable seat are shown. Passenger's manual seat is symmetrical to the driver's manual height adjustable seat.
4. Remove the center anchor bolt (A), then remove the seat belt buckle (B) from the inner seat track.
5. Remove the seat belt switch harness (A): Manual seat with height: Adjust the seat cushion to its maximum height, and remove the harness. 8-way power seat and manual seat without height: Remove the seat cushion mounting bolts (B) from the seat linkage (C), then lift the seat cushion halfway from the seat linkage, and remove the harness.
6. Install the buckle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Apply liquid thread lock to the anchor bolt before reinstallation. Assemble the washers and collar on the center anchor bolt as shown. Move the seat up and down to make sure the buckle harness is not pinched.

Second Row Seat Belt Replacement

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

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1. Remove the rear side trim panel (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SIDE AREA»(ref-174030-S33747529692005042500000) ).
2. Pull the carpet back as necessary, and remove the lower anchor bolt (A).
3. Remove the upper anchor cap (A), and remove the upper anchor bolt (B).
4. Remove the retractor bolt (A), then remove the second row seat belt (B) and retractor (C).
5. If necessary, remove the second row seat belt protector (D).
6. Install the second row seat belt and retractor 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 «Retractor»(ref-174060-S08673796892005051600000) ). Assemble the washers, collars, and bushing on the upper anchor bolt as shown. Before installing the anchor bolts, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the second row seat belt.

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1. Remove the headliner (see «HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-174030-S37597567812005042500000) ).
2. Remove the upper anchor mounting bolt (A), the upper anchor bolts (B), the retractor mounting bolt (C), and the retractor bolt (D), then remove the upper anchor (E), center seat belt (F), and retractor (G).
3. Install the center second row seat belt and retractor 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 «Retractor»(ref-174060-S08673796892005051600000) ). Before installing the upper anchor bolt, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the center seat belt.

Third Row Seat Belt Replacement

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

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1. Remove the upper anchor cap (A) and the upper anchor bolt (B).
2. Remove the D-pillar trim (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SIDE PILLAR»(ref-174030-S33722278092005042500000) ).
3. Remove the rear side trim panel (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SIDE AREA»(ref-174030-S33747529692005042500000) ).
4. Remove the bolts (A), and remove the seat belt guide (B).
5. Remove the retractor bolts (A), then remove the third row seat belt (B) and retractor (C).
6. Install the third row seat belt and retractor in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Apply liquid thread lock to the anchor bolt before reinstallation. Check that the retractor locking mechanism functions (see «Retractor»(ref-174060-S08673796892005051600000) ). Assemble the washers, collars, and bushing on the upper anchor bolt as shown. Before installing the anchor bolts, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the third row seat belt.

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1. Remove the headliner (see «HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-174030-S37597567812005042500000) ).
2. Remove the bolts (A) and screw (B), then remove the third row seat belt cover bracket (C).
3. Remove the upper anchor bolts (A), support bracket bolt (B), and the retractor bolts (C), then remove the upper anchor (D), center seat belt (E), and retractor (F).
4. Install the center seat belt and retractor 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 «Retractor»(ref-174060-S08673796892005051600000) ). Before installing the upper anchor bolt, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the center seat belt.

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1. Fold the left third row seat down.
2. Remove the cargo floor lid.
3. From the gap between the third seat-back and cargo floor bin, remove the center anchor bolts (A).
4. Release the hooks (A), then remove the seat belt buckle pocket (B).
5. Remove the left third row seat belt buckle (C) and center third row seat belt detachable anchor (D) from the seat cushion.
6. Install the buckle and detachable anchor in the reverse order of removal, and apply liquid thread lock to the anchor bolts before reinstallation.