Seatbelt Won't Retract... How do I replace/fix?

[mattsv6]

Having an issue where my seatbelt has been pulled out too full length and it won't retract at all.

I've taken all the trim off and unbolted the mechanism near the base of the pillar, but I cant seem to get it out of the hole? Any ideas?

If anyones had a similar problem let me know how you fixed it!

cheers

[VesperZ]

Do you mean the big retracting metal thing that sits inside the pillar? I basically tilted mine a bit to get it out. Not sure if you mean the same thing though...

[mattsv6]

Yeah mate thats it!

I undid the main bolt but couldn't get mine out of the plastic case, no matter which angle i tried... am I missing something or should I pull harder?

[Benboy]

Just be very careful when messing about with the set belt retractor. Think you'll find that it may have a pyrotechnic type pre-tensioner that activates when collision is inevitable thus tightening the belt to help protect the wearer. It also causes other safety features to be triggered. On-board computer turns engine and fuel pump off. Unlocks doors. Turns dome lamp on, Hazard flashers are also activated etc ...

[mattsv6]

H0LD3N - did you end up replacing yours? any more advice costs etc?

[MAS_614]

hey i want 2 replace my seat belts and wondering if any1 has done this b4 can they give me some info.. like can you do it yursefl or do yu need a specialist and where to get them from? i found a website "autoliv aftermarkets" who claim they supply all the seatbelts for all new cars and sell aftermarket seatbelts but how do i kno i can trust that? am i better off just ringing up qld transport and asking around?

[06vzcalais]

while on the seatbelt subject (sorry about hijacking didnt wanna crud up the place with another crap post by me) RE: the drivers side rear seatbelt does anyone else find it shorter then the rest of the belts, i have some larger mates they fit in every other belt bar the drivers rear. is this just my car??

[mattsv6]

Just in case anyone else comes across this thread in the future, a new drivers seatbelt was around $180 from holden, which came with the inertia reel. all fixed now.

[Freetz]

Hi guys,

I've hit this rear seat belt problem on my vx, now everthing is pretty easy to get at, but the only thing how do I get the plastic finsishing trimming from the old one to the new belt, as you can not feed the belt through it. HELP......