Service Bulletin

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2003 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – All Rights Reserved

ATB 26182 (0309)

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CUSTOMER INFORMATION:

The information in this bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment,

and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” an d you should not assume

this bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an

authorized Honda automobile dealer.

September 16, 2003

03-062

Applies To:

ALL

Seat Belt Slow to Retract

(Replaces 91-030, dated January 22, 1996)

SYMPTOM

The seat belt will not retract all the way, or retracts

slowly.

PROBABLE CAUSE

Dirt on the seat belt webbing and guide.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Clean the seat belts and guides with a mild soap and

water solution, or isopropyl alcohol. This applies only to

three-point active and passive seat belt systems, not to

motorized systems.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Required only for three-point passive seat belts.

Teflon Tape (ten pieces per package):

P/N 81496-SH3-505, H/C 4008041

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

This repair is covered by the Lifetime Seat Belt Limited

Warranty.

Three-Point Active Seat Belt

Three-Point Passive Seat Belt

Failed Part:

P/N 818A0-SM1-A05ZB

H/C 3478047

Defect Code: L11

Contention Code: B99

Skill Level:

Repair Technician

REPAIR PROCEDURE

Three-Point Active Seat Belts

1. Use either isopropyl alcohol, or prepare a solution

of 5 ounces of mild dishwashing liquid in a gallon of

warm water.

Do not use strong cleaning solutions, upholstery

cleaners or commercial automotive interior

cleaners. They can affect the durability of the

webbing.

2. Soak a clean cloth in the cleaner. Insert the cloth

between the seat belt and metal loop on the upper

anchor. Use a credit card or similar item to help

insert the cloth into the loop. Work the cloth back

and forth to clean the dirt out of the inside of the

loop.

3. Pull the seat belt out fully. Soak a clean cloth in the

cleaner, and clean both sides of the seat belt

webbing. Dry the webbing thoroughly with a clean

cloth. Do not use a hair dryer or similar device.

4. Test the belt for proper retraction by pulling the

latch plate down to the floor of the vehicle and then

releasing it. The belt should retract fully in 4

seconds or less.

OP#

Description

FRT

854071 Clean driver’s side belt 0.3

864071 Clean passenger’s side belt 0.3

OP#

Description

FRT

854076 Clean driver’s side belt 0.9

864076 Clean passenger’s side belt 0.9

NOTICE

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03-062

Three-Point Passive Seat Belts

1. Clean the metal loop in the upper anchor as

described for Three-Point Active Seat Belts.

2. Remove the door panel and the seat belt guide.

Refer to the appropriate service manual.

3. Soak a clean cloth in the cleaner, and clean both

sides of the seat belt webbing. Dry the webbing

thoroughly with a clean cloth. Do not use a hair

dryer or similar device.

4. Clean and dry the seat belt guide, then put a piece

of teflon tape on the inside. Use the teflon tape

specified in this service bulletin; other brands or

types of tape may eventually peel off and restrict

seat belt movement.

5. Install the seat belt guide and the door panel.

6. Test the belt for proper retraction by pulling the

latch plate down to the floor of the vehicle and then

releasing it. The belt should retract fully in four

seconds or less.

SEAT BELT

GUIDE

DOOR

PANEL

TEFLON TAPE

SEAT BELT

GUIDE