OEM Seatbelt ?
05-21-2005, 01:55 PM
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OEM Seatbelt ?
Needed to replace my OEM seatbel from Porsche but the only problem now is that the belt will not release and come out. Does anyone know how to unlock this thing or what is wrong with it?
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07-23-2005, 10:53 AM
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The belt will not release or come out? I'm not sure what you mean, but I'll give it a shot.
The belt only "releases" if it's hung in the proper position, I've replaced both of mine because they were frayed, it only takes a few minutes.
Remove the 2 screws from your interior panel, as well as the kick trim/trim around the door opening... Pull the panel away from the body and see if there's something obstructing the belt, or if it's not hanging in the proper position.
The belt only "releases" if it's hung in the proper position, I've replaced both of mine because they were frayed, it only takes a few minutes.
Remove the 2 screws from your interior panel, as well as the kick trim/trim around the door opening... Pull the panel away from the body and see if there's something obstructing the belt, or if it's not hanging in the proper position.
07-23-2005, 04:01 PM
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As noted above, the belt retractors are HIGHLY sensitive to angle. Took me 20 minutes to get the rear belts aligned to the very narrow range in which they actually will feed belt out.
Usually the retractors are held in by one bolt and an alignment peg. Bolt should be 17mm, as I recall.
Usually the retractors are held in by one bolt and an alignment peg. Bolt should be 17mm, as I recall.
07-24-2005, 04:00 PM
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These guys hit the nail on the head. The belts lock if the retractors are at an angle other than the way they would sit in the car if it is upright. This is to keep you in place if the car rolls over.
