rtvols

It stopped retracting. Any Ideas what could be wrong and how does the seat belt cover come off? thanks

dadaroo

The FSM just shows everything it is held in by just a nut and bolt design. I could send you a PDF of what it provides if I knew your year car.

If you want the info just PM me with your email address.


PS: Need body style along with year.

LoneStarFRC

Don't know if it's a belt jam/twist issue or not, but there was a TSB regarding seatbelt retractor guides early in the C5 production run. I became aware of the TSB either late '99 or 2000.
The procedure involves adding a snap-in nylon guide designed to ensure against seatbelt twisting upon retraction into the roller drum.

More info:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...locked-up.html

Golf Man

Mine stopped retracting when the above noted guide
disengaged. After repairing it a couple of times, I
finally removed GM's fix, no more problems.

rtvols

message sent thanks

aj98

excessive moisture (water leak, for example) can cause the pin that locks the take-up reel in place can rust so it no longer moves freely.

Is the floor behind the seat on the affected side wet?

To get to the seatbelt mechanism, you have to remove the interior trim starting at lower A-pillar by the hood release handle, then remove the the door sill trim, then the piece behind the targa top, then finally the B-pillar trim piece.
taking the seat out makes it easier to get to the panels.