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Seat Belts: Inspection: 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. Do not attempt to disassemble the retractor.

    Front 

    Fig 1: Identifying Retractor Mounted Position - Front
    G05489502Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Rear 

    Fig 2: Identifying Retractor Mounted Position - Rear
    G05489503Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Rear center 

    Fig 3: Identifying Retractor Mounted Position - Rear Center
    G05489504Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Front/Rear 

  3. Make sure that the seat belt locks when the retractor is leaned over 40° from the mounted position.

    Rear Center 

  4. Lean the retractor over 40°, and make sure that the seat belt does not lock when pulled out over about 1,200 mm (47.24 in.). Do not attempt to disassemble the retractor.
  5. 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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