What causes a seatbelt not to retract?
For one, the seat belt may not retract properly due to a collection of dirt and grime on the actual seat belt webbing. Another possible cause for a seat belt not being able to retract is something being stuck in the belt mechanism and getting in the way of the actual seat belt. This can also be easily fixed.
Can I replace a seat belt retractor?
Remove the retaining bolt holding the retractor to its mounting point. Remove the adjuster cover to access the upper adjuster bolt. Remove the adjuster or mounting bolt and pull the shoulder belt off. Install the new seat belt and retractor.
Can you fix a seat belt retractor after accident?
Every seatbelt retractor is equipped with a complex mechanism that is engineered to lock during a collision. If the airbag warning light is on after a collision, the pre-tensioners, seat belt retractors, or buckles, will also need to be repaired or replaced following the OEM recommendations.
Can you rebuild seat belts?
Safety Restore is a business that specializes in all things seat belts. They have the ability to both rebuild the actual belt mechanism and replace the seat belt webbing. For the actual belt mechanism, the company is able to repair the buckle pretensioner as well as the seat belt retractor.
Can seat belt pretensioners be reset?
The seat belt pretensioner can be reset to factory settings and replaced into the vehicle. To accomplish this, they replace the gas charge, sensor, spring, and any other faulty parts and rebuild the entire seat belt mechanism. Quality is the top priority of Safety Restore.
Why does my Mercedes Benz seat belt not retract?
Both of the front seat belts on my 96′ S500 have very weak retraction of the seat belt back on to the reel. Sometimes they just lay there and don’t want to retract even when you feed them back in the slot.
Can a seatbelt be replaced in a Mercedes Benz W140?
I replaced the 2nd rear seatbelt in my W140 today. Now the seatbelt retracts properly. I probably re-invented a really easy way to do it.
Why does my seat belt not retract when I remove the tongue?
With the ignition on you can hear the solenoid in the seat belt unit engage and disengage as you insert/remove the tongue. I’m about to replace the left rear seatbelt unit. That one just hangs limp once plugged in, but retracts instantly when the belt is undone.
How can I make my seat belt retract faster?
Put a thick towel in each seat. Get two buckets and fill with hot water. 3. Add 2 cups of oxy clean and let set belt soak over night. My interior is light beige, and it didn’t affect the color, but I would test on dark colors to be sure.. 4. After soaking over night, I was amzed at the color of the water! It was black!
