Civic LX Sedan L4-1590cc 1.6L SOHC MFI (1998)
Seat Belt: Customer Interest
Interior - Seat Belts Slow to Retract
03-062
September 16, 2003
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.
Failed Part:
P/N 818AD-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.
NOTICE
Do not use strong cleaning solutions, upholstery cleaners or commercial automotive interior cleaners. They can affect the durability of the
webbing.
