Seat Belt Retractor R/S

[blind_elk]

I've had a problem for a while now where the LH seatbelt would not retract properly. Usually, extending it a bit more would allow it to retract properly.

Now I'm in trouble, because I've taken it to full extension, and it just will not retract.

How difficult is it to get at the retractor mechanism, and can it be fixed, or is it new belt time?

TIA.

[blind_elk]

Don't worry, already done it.

Helps if you remove the front seat and rear base. Then remove a small screw in the guide where the belt comes out of its hiding place. The trim will then pop away (gently), giving access to 2 bolts that secure the retractor mechanism.

It looks like, in this case, it's new belt time.

[deadmonkey]

Hey, I know it's a little late for a reply to this, but were you able to get a hold of belts from anywhere? The passenger side seat belt has died on mine, a little spring broke the plastic it was mounted to and stretched which was causing it to not work properly. Now it will only lock ~ 1 in 10 times, which is not really good enough.