Seatbelt removal?

Post by **D4V2K1** » 02 Feb 2006 03:59 pm

I've just tried to remove a drivers seatbelt, seemed easy enough until it came to getting the actual 'reel' of the belt at the bottom out. I just couldn't seem to get a socket or anything on it.

Is it just the one bolt thats holding it in? Or have i missed something?

I only had a quick attempt as i was in a hurry.

Any help would be appreciated.

Post by **redline** » 02 Feb 2006 04:02 pm

iirc there is only one bolt , pull all the seatbelt off of the reel and wrap it round the headrest so you have your hands free to attack the bolt , there is a little stud on the back of the fixing plate that lines up with a hole in the door pillar but it dosent stop you getting the reel out once the bolt is undone

Post by **D4V2K1** » 02 Feb 2006 04:04 pm

I'll give that a try later. Cheers mate.

On the plus side i also picked up a working econometer, ambient temp gauge and sender, lumbar support knob and some moulded mats!

Post by **redline** » 02 Feb 2006 04:05 pm

well done,not a bad day then all things considered

Post by **D4V2K1** » 02 Feb 2006 04:06 pm

It will be a perfect day if i get this seatbelt out!

Post by **petefarrell360** » 02 Feb 2006 04:15 pm

LOL good work there chap! You nearly hit the jackpot, just an auxillary gauge panel, 300 driving computer and air con to find! Not bad though really, considering how many gauges and rare items must have been scrapped or thrown away with no idea that they may be wanted or of use to somebody in previous years. Good description from Mick on the seatbelt, from memory that's pretty much how it goes.
Pete

Post by **D4V2K1** » 02 Feb 2006 04:28 pm

I'll let you know how i get on.

No doubt i'll need advice when i get round to fitting the gauges too!

Post by **340GLT** » 02 Feb 2006 06:10 pm

To get the socket on the bolt you havce to pull the seatbelt right out, as the belt wraps round the drum it makes the drum bigger so you cant get to the bolt!!!
Cheers Adam

Post by **Chris_C** » 02 Feb 2006 08:28 pm

And it will be *tight*, and a silly thin head, so mind you don't slip and take a knuckle or three

Post by **classicswede** » 02 Feb 2006 08:41 pm

13mm if my memory serves me right.

On the gauge fron I have a shift light if anyone is interested.

Post by **D4V2K1** » 03 Feb 2006 02:04 pm

I got the seatbelt out last night, cheers for the help guys!