Honda Civic Service Manual: Front Seat Belt Removal and Installation - Passenger's Seat (2-door)

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Removal

1.	Battery Terminal (SRS) - Disconnection

Make sure the ignition switch is in LOCK (0).

	2.	Disconnect and isolate the negative cable and battery sensor (A) from the battery (B).
		NOTE: Always disconnect the negative side first.

Disconnect the positive cable (C) from the battery.

Wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.

2.	Front Seat Belt Lower Anchor Bolt - Passenger's Side

2-door

Remove the lower anchor bolt (A).

4-door

Remove the anchor cover (A).

Remove the lower anchor bolt (A).

3.	Front Door Sill Trim - 2-Door

Remove the front door sill trim (A).

4.	Rear Seat Cushion

Remove the bolt (A) securing the rear seat cushion (B).

While pushing down the rear seat cushion (A), pull the seat hook handles (B) to release the hooks (C).

Remove the rear seat cushion.

5.	Rear Seat-Back - Fold Down

Remove the rear seat-back (A).

6.	Right Rear Seat-Back - Split Fold Down

Remove the right rear seat-back (A).

7.	Center Pivot Bracket - Split Fold Down

Remove the center pivot bracket (A).

If necessary, remove the bushing (B).

8.	Left Rear Seat-Back - Split Fold Down

Remove the bolt (A) securing the left rear seat-back (B).

Extend the center seat belt (A), then remove the left rear seat-back (B).

9.	Both Quarter Pillar Trims

Remove the cap (A) and the clip (B).

The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

Lower the coat hanger hook (A), then remove the screw (B).

The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

Pull out the quarter pillar trim (A) to release the clips.

	6.	Remove the quarter pillar trim.
		NOTE: The rear clip (B) will stay in the body.

The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

Remove the rear clip (A).

The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

10.	Rear Shelf Trim

Fold down the seat-back(s).

From the trunk compartment, disconnect the connector (A).

From the trunk compartment, detach the clips (A).

Release the hooks (A).

Pull out both rear seat belts (A) and the rear center seat belt (B) through the slits in the rear shelf trim (C), then remove the rear shelf trim.

11.	Rear Side Trim Panel - Passenger's Side (2-door)

Remove the rear side trim panel (A).

12.	B-Pillar Upper Trim - Passenger's Side (2-Door)

Remove the B-pillar upper trim (A).

Pass the front seat belt lower anchor (A) out through a hole in the B-pillar upper trim (B), then remove the trim.

13.	Front Seat Belt Upper Anchor Bolt - Passenger's Side

2-door

4-door

Remove the upper anchor bolt (A).

14.	Front Seat Belt Retractor - Passenger's Side (2-Door)

Remove the seat belt guide (A).

Remove the seat belt retractor (A).

Disconnect the connector.

Installation

1.	Front Seat Belt Retractor - Passenger's Side (2-Door)

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Connect the connector.

Install the seat belt retractor (A).

Install the seat belt guide (A).

2.	Front Seat Belt Upper Anchor Bolt - Passenger's Side

	1.	Assemble the washer, the collar, and the bushing on the upper anchor bolt as shown.
		NOTE: Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the upper anchor bolt before reinstallation.

2-door

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4-door

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Install the upper anchor bolt (A).

3.	B-Pillar Upper Trim - Passenger's Side (2-Door)

If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the B-pillar upper trim (A) and all clips (B) on the trim with new parts.

If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, check the B-pillar upper trim and note the following items:

To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the trim and replace it with a new one if it has any of the following damage:

Any cracks or deformations in the B-pillar upper trim or the upper hooks (C), or any stress-whitened areas in the upper part of the trim

Any cracks or stress-whitening areas in the clip seating surfaces (D)

If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.

Pass the front seat belt lower anchor (A) in through a hole in the B-pillar upper trim (B).

Install the B-pillar upper trim (A).

4.	Rear Side Trim Panel - Passenger's Side (2-door)

Install the rear side trim panel (A).

5.	Rear Shelf Trim

Slip the rear seat belts (A) and the rear center seat belt (B) through the slits in the rear shelf trim (C).

Install the hooks (A).

Install the clips (A).

From the trunk compartment, connect the connector (A).

Raise the seat-back(s).

6.	Both Quarter Pillar Trims

Install the new rear clip (A) to the quarter pillar trim (B).

Fit the clips into the holes in the quarter pillar.

Lightly push the quarter pillar trim (A) into place, then install the trim.

NOTE:

Make sure the side curtain airbag is not tucked under the clips or the ribs.

Do not push too hard on the quarter pillar trim. If you push too hard, the clip will be damaged, and it will not hold the trim properly.

Gently tug on the quarter pillar trim to verify that all clips are securely fastened.

Install the screw (A).

Install the clip (A) and the cap (B).

7.	Left Rear Seat-Back - Split Fold Down

Extend the center seat belt (A), then install the pivot shaft (B) to the center pivot bracket (C).

Install the left rear seat-back (A).

8.	Center Pivot Bracket - Split Fold Down

If necessary, install the bushing (A).

Install the center pivot bracket (B).

9.	Right Rear Seat-Back - Split Fold Down

Install the right rear seat-back (A).

10.	Rear Seat-Back - Fold Down

Install the rear seat-back (A).

11.	Rear Seat Cushion

Install the hooks (A) to the rear seat cushion clips (B).

Install the bolt (A) securing the rear seat cushion (B).

12.	Front Door Sill Trim - 2-Door

Install the front door sill trim (A).

13.	Front Seat Belt Lower Anchor Bolt - Passenger's Side

2-door

	1.	Assemble the washer, the collar, and the bushing on the lower anchor bolt as shown.
		NOTE: Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the lower anchor bolt before reinstallation.