Seat Belt Retractor problem

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Member since Jan 2003
20 posts
Harrisbutg, PA, USA
2 vehicles in the registry

Mar 4, 2003 at 8:32 PM

Does anyone know how to fix the Driver side Seatbelt retractor. I think the lubricant is dry. I could use some experienced Mustang owner's input on how to get to the seat belt retractor without wrecking my interior side pannel. I'm interested in doing it correctly without a lot of hassle. Please post any advice or comments about seat belt retractors.

1996 Mustang GT Vin 1FA L P42 X

Mark Stover

Member since Jul 2003
4 posts
Westerville, OH, USA
1 vehicle in the registry

Jul 17, 2003 at 1:03 PM

Could be your spring is broke. I replaced mine on a 94 Cobra by going to the junk yard and getting one for a couple bucks.

Be patient taking your side panel off. I cracked mine about 2 inches by the rear window because I thought I could stretch it that far. My plastic was pretty brittle though. I don't know of a no-hassle way of doing it.

Anyone else?

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