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04-06-2010, 07:09 PM | #1 | ||
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I have a replacement seat belt that I want to install (rear passenger) but there is only about half a metre of slack on it and it won't let anymore belt out. Have I stuffed up by letting too much go in or is there a way to get it back out? Will it come good after the retractor is bolted into position?
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04-06-2010, 07:17 PM | #2 | ||
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its cactus mate
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04-06-2010, 07:40 PM | #3 | ||
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make sure its upright and push a touch more in, it will still release and come good.
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04-06-2010, 09:28 PM | #4 | |||
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04-06-2010, 10:08 PM | #5 | ||
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Thanks guys
So by upright you mean bolt it up and then let some in? I don't want to let any more in now while it's loose and I'm not sure which way is up incase i stuff it up completely :P |
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05-06-2010, 02:12 AM | #6 | ||
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They'll only work when on the level like when bolted in the car. I have to replace two of mine shortly and haven't pulled seats and trim out yet to have a look but I thought there'd only be one way up, or one way to bolt them in?
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05-06-2010, 02:14 AM | #7 | ||
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did this on one i had from a wrecked au and lost all the slack, put it back in the car and no problems. Must be something to do with the angle or pressure on a particular point i think.
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05-06-2010, 05:03 AM | #8 | ||
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Okay. I'll resist trying to fix it until I've got it back in the car. I'll let you know how it goes
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05-06-2010, 09:19 AM | #9 | ||
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Actually can anyone tell me - is it a particular Torx bit or a regular bolt on the seatbelt mounts? I haven't had a chance to have a look yet or buy a manual either.
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05-06-2010, 09:27 AM | #10 | ||
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I replaced one only a couple of weeks ago Front driver) and I needed to use a Torx bit. Bit size reads - T50.
I had the slack problem as well, but once it was in, it all came good.
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05-06-2010, 10:08 AM | #11 | ||
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Once it is bolted in place it will be fine. Unless of course it's fooked.
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