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tlc356 · 08-14-2017, 01:41 PM

OK-I fixed it (see second paragraph).
My large old friend pulled the damned belt all the way out in my '02 and it won't retract. There is a tiny bit of play and I've taken the interior cover off to get at the mechanism. I can't see the mechanical locking mechanism, just the belt going onto the reel.

OK, I found out how to fix it. Remove the interior panel-it just clicks in so it will pull right out. With that pulled out of the way (I left the top fastener attached) you'll see a black plastic cover over the belt reel. That pops off as well and you'll see 3 yellow plastic wheels with teeth. At the top there is a white plastic lever. Push that lever to disengage the lock and tug the belt. After several tries I got the belt to retract as usual. Button it all together, snap the panel back and go drive. Good luck.
Tom

08-14-2017, 01:41 PM	#1
tlc356 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: dedham ,ma Posts: 72	Seat belt will not retract, it's all the way out-NOW FIXED OK-I fixed it (see second paragraph). My large old friend pulled the damned belt all the way out in my '02 and it won't retract. There is a tiny bit of play and I've taken the interior cover off to get at the mechanism. I can't see the mechanical locking mechanism, just the belt going onto the reel. OK, I found out how to fix it. Remove the interior panel-it just clicks in so it will pull right out. With that pulled out of the way (I left the top fastener attached) you'll see a black plastic cover over the belt reel. That pops off as well and you'll see 3 yellow plastic wheels with teeth. At the top there is a white plastic lever. Push that lever to disengage the lock and tug the belt. After several tries I got the belt to retract as usual. Button it all together, snap the panel back and go drive. Good luck. Tom Last edited by tlc356; 08-15-2017 at 05:08 AM.