seat belt question

[Sebastian]

The outer male seat belts on the front bucket seats in my Challenger do not retract but hanging loose in the car. I always have to watch out that I dont jam it in the door when I leave the car.
I was wondering if thats normal on the standard seat belts or if they used to be retractable and mine are simply stuck on both sides.

 

[moparlee]

Yes they are retractable. Yank on the belt several times and try to release the ratcheting device. Post up a pic of what you have.

 

[Sebastian]

Unfortunately I dont have pictures showing the seat belts on my phone and I wont see the car until next month (lot of snow here).
But i am sure I have the standard 70 e-body black seat belts.

Will try to yank them free or remove them for a check if its not working.

 

[John Rimel]

Sounds like the retractor is gummed up or needs to be rebuilt.

 

[Sebastian]

Hey guys, i disassembled the passenger belt retractor and found the problem.

Someone allready put his hands on the belts (i know who -.-) and forgot to fix the belt onto that thin metal plate...
If you roll the belt off completely the spring loaded barrel slips and unwinds the spring.

Can someone tell/Show ne how the correct assembly should look like?
How was the belt fixated? With rivets, screws or thread?
I dont know the correct assembly position and direction of the metal plate too.

Thanks

 

[rbbruno3]

It appears to be some sort of staple

 

[John Rimel]

+931-703-5574

Talk with Bill. Looks like it needs a rebuild.

 

[Sebastian]

Thanks @rbbruno3 that helps!!

+931-703-5574

Talk with Bill. Looks like it needs a rebuild.

Unfortunatelly i am from Germany.