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How do you change a retractable seat belt?

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How do you change a retractable seat belt?

Difficulty

  1. Locate the seat belt retractor and seat belt.
  2. Remove the retractor cover mounting screws.
  3. Remove the retaining bolt holding the retractor to its mounting point.
  4. Remove the adjuster cover to access the upper adjuster bolt.
  5. Remove the adjuster or mounting bolt and pull the shoulder belt off.

How do you replace seat belts in a car?

How to Replace a Car Seat Belt

  1. Locate the bolts that hold both ends of the current seat belt in place.
  2. Unbolt all ends of the old seat belt by using a wrench.
  3. Line the new retractor up to the holes that you will be inserting the bolts into.
  4. Bolt the new retractor into place, tightening it with your wrench.

How do I change my seat belt?

Replacing a Seat Belt

  1. You will need: spanner and screwdriver.
  2. Detach the Belt and Buckle.
  3. It may be the case that you need to lift up seats or even plastic bolt covers to access the fixings.
  4. Insert New Retractor and Seat Belt Unit.
  5. Attach the Buckle Unit.
  6. Check the Seat Belt.

Can you replace a seat belt yourself?

Replacing the entire seat belt assembly on your vehicle is easier then replacing a single part. When you opt to replace the entire seat belt, you do not need to take apart the old pieces to insert a new belt or to fix a broken retractor. Replacing a seat belt can be accomplished in a short amount of time.

What do you do when your seat belt locks up?

How to Reset a Stuck Seatbelt

  1. Pull on the seatbelt to try and release it from its auto-lock function.
  2. Pry off the plastic covers that hold the seatbelt mechanism with a screwdriver or needle nose pliers.
  3. Pull the seatbelt out completely.
  4. Untangle the seatbelt if there are any jams in it.

Why does my seat belt not retract?

For one, the seat belt may not retract properly due to a collection of dirt and grime on the actual seat belt webbing. Another possible cause for a seat belt not being able to retract is something being stuck in the belt mechanism and getting in the way of the actual seat belt. This can also be easily fixed.

How do I reset my seatbelt?