Of course the differnce is your extended warranty. If its free to replace, why not <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/bird.gif" alt="" /> Us poor slobs without the warranty are stuck with flacid belts, need some Toyota Viagra <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

I'll take the email directions too! kookadala@yahoo.com

Post it here. Or one of you guys who gets it do it. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

I'd appreciate it also. My seatbelts get flacid in my T100 whenever the weather starts cooling down.

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I would appriciate a copy of those is you don't mind! :]

avionix@adelphia.net

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Here are the instr. but can't get the picts. to post <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />. Sorry for the cyberingnorance.Sent copies to Erik and Surlynkid and maybe they have a site or can post it with picts.

Seatbelt Adjustment

This write-up is to help fix the a retractor that won't retract correctly.



Tools needed:
14mm socket and ratchet
very small screwdriver
Upholstery cleaner (optional)

Step 1:
Start off by getting any kinks or binds out of the seat belt.

Step 2:
Remove the 14mm bolt from under the retractor.

Step 3:
Remove the plastic cover.

Step4:
Pull the seatbelt out until it ends. The retractor has a mechanism that keeps the belt from moving when the ball is anywhere but level in the bottom. It is necessary to hold the retractor straight up and down to move the belt out.

Step5:
Push the seatbelt so some it sticks out the other side. That way you can use the screwdriver to pull the loop out.



Step6:
Remove the plastic bar and then remove the seatbelt from the retractor. Note how the belt came out so you can put it back together. Always keep pressure on the spool. Do not let go or else it will completely unwind.



Step7:
Turn the spool until the metal spring on the side is completely wound up. This may take awhile. This spring was tight out of the factory, but after time the spring will stretch out.

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Step8:
Back the spool off until you can line up the belt and the part it goes into. It is easier to back it off a little farther and thread the belt in to reach the spot on the spool. Then thread the belt into the spool.

Step 9:
Reinsert the plastic bar and test the belt to see whether the belt is correctly inserted.

Step 10:
Retract the belt. Reinstall the cover. Reinstall the 14mm bolt.

It also helps to clean the belt itself. To clean the belt, remove the belt completely and wash it in a washing machine. Simply remove the belt from the retractor and then remove the other 2 14mm bolts that anchor the belt down. It is possible to insert a screwdriver into the retractor to keep it from moving.

Written by Joshua Carlson

®Joshua Carlson 2003, All rights reserved

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Thanks for posting the info!

I took some ScotchGuard Fabric Cleaner (foaming kind) and cleaned the area that gets exposed (the section driver has contact with). Its much faster now.
I also took some car wax/cleaner and a teflon strap and cleaned/buffed the underneath part of the strap loop (top anchor/belt guide). That is what is preventing the belt from smoothly and quickly transitioning to the tensioner.
Dirt, oils and moisture seem to contribute to the belt.

Ironically, my stealership had replaced my first belt at 100K miles (said there is a longer warranty on the passive restraint parts). But after, I had to buy the belts (on 3rd one). Its cheaper to buy the belt than have them work on it. I found the belt locked because one of the two spring clips that straddle over the wound belt had moved out of its notch. Something to make sure you get together properly BEFORE you put that back.

(It was cheaper for me to buy a new belt mechanism than to spend two hours on it. Your mileage may vary...) <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/ignore.gif" alt="" />

i got 3 pics but no directions...........

ahhh crap. Well, see above and try to put them together. I will work on this.

Look at Gary's post again! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I'd like to see it. fmize@avenuecable.com

Thanks