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Old 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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Old 04-06-2010, 07:17 PM   #2
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its cactus mate
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Old 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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Old 04-06-2010, 09:28 PM   #4
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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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sorry, re-read your post, it will probably come right mate.
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Old 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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Old 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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Old 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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Old 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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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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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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Once it is bolted in place it will be fine. Unless of course it's fooked.
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