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I have a 2000 Chrysler Sebring, I am having a problem with the drivers side seatbelt. When I release it to get out of the car at times it locks in the seat. I have tried eveything to release it. Sometimes I will be driving and pull on the belt and it does release so I can use it. Is there anything I should be doing aside from replacing it. It doses not look to be an easy job. Please help.

Submitted: 310 days and 17 hours ago.

Category: Chrysler

Value: $9

Status: CLOSED

Posted by Mopar Certified 310 days and 17 hours ago.

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For obvious safety reasons there are no possible repairs to the seat belt retractors. If they are not functioning correctly they need to be replaced.

REMOVAL
Remove seat from vehicle
NOTE: The torque prevailing nut used to secure the lower seat belt anchor is not reusable. Verify availability prior to proceeding.
Remove seat back cover to gain access to seat belt retractor. Refer to procedure found in this section.
Remove seat belt retractor cover.
Remove and discard bolts attaching seat belt retractor to seat frame
CAUTION: Do not reuse the bolts attaching the seat belt retractor to the seat frame.
Remove seat belt retractor from seat frame.
Disconnect wire connector from seat belt retractor

310 days and 16 hours ago.

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Thank you for your quick reply, I do have a follow-up. What kind of tools and knowledge do I have to have to replace the retractor? Also how long will a job like this take? Thanks again.

Accepted Answer

Normal hand tools is all you need with the exception of Torx bit sockets. You will likely need a set of these.

Replacing the retractor requires a certain "mechanical ability" and knowledge but isn't rocket science. If you are going to attempt this just take your time.

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Thank you for your quick reply, I do have a follow-up. What kind of tools and knowledge do I have to have to replace the retractor? Also how long will a job like this take? Thanks again.

Accepted Answer

Normal hand tools is all you need with the exception of Torx bit sockets. You will likely need a set of these. Replacing the retractor requires a certain "mechanical ability" and knowledge but isn't rocket science. If you are going to attempt this just take your time.

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Normal hand tools is all you need with the exception of Torx bit sockets. You will likely need a set of these.

Replacing the retractor requires a certain "mechanical ability" and knowledge but isn't rocket science. If you are going to attempt this just take your time.