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Posted by: mb911 Aug 29 2019, 03:27 PM

I want to remount my seatbelts in my car and since the car was apart when I got it they are fully retracted.. How do I get them to move outward again?

Posted by: Chi-town Aug 29 2019, 04:01 PM

bolt the retractor down first, it'll let go then

Posted by: Garland Aug 29 2019, 04:09 PM

The belt will only release if the retractor is orientated correctly, gravity is required.

Posted by: mb911 Aug 29 2019, 04:10 PM

Oh gotcha. Had no idea . Thanks.

Posted by: jim_hoyland Aug 29 2019, 04:32 PM

Some interesting seatbelt info :
https://914electric.wordpress.com/2011/09/28/belt-tightening/

I freed up the belt using their recommendation...

Posted by: Garland Aug 29 2019, 04:45 PM

And easy way to clean them up is in hot soapy water. Lower the whole mechanism into the bucket run it back-and-forth dry thoroughly. Trying to unwind the mechanism, and then reset it is troublesome.

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Aug 29 2019, 05:13 PM

the cleaning is very important, and then you can pull the belt out all of the way and lubricate the bobbin for smooth operation

QUOTE(Garland @ Aug 29 2019, 03:45 PM)

And easy way to clean them up is in hot soapy water. Lower the whole mechanism into the bucket run it back-and-forth dry thoroughly. Trying to unwind the mechanism, and then reset it is troublesome.

Posted by: mb911 Aug 29 2019, 05:48 PM

Gosh do I feel stupid. Thanks to the recommendations from everyone they are out and working. Thank you.