what is this loop for?
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-‘16-‘17
Originally Posted by SIGNGUY
this loop is in my drivers side belt ony...why?
later that day......It appears the belt is designed to let you know when it needs replaced after a collision. Page 1-40 in my 2K manual. So maybe the loop is part of this "collision system"? As I said, mine is tight...be happy to send you a picture.
Last edited by Shall; Feb 3, 2005 at 09:43 PM. Reason: further information
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Originally Posted by Shall
Not sure "why", but mine is like this, only sewn in at the top as well...no loose loop. Has a warning sticker of some sort in there too, referencing belt replacement and the owners manual.
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It is a safety device, designed to give a little in a hard collision. That way the belt is not so tight that it cuts body parts off. 
It will give just enough to allow a little slack at the highest point of stress. Hopefully none of us will ever have to test it out. Never remove this loop... it is your friend. Yours is either defective or someone has cut the other part that attaches the top of the loop. You really should have the dealer replace that belt...
It will give just enough to allow a little slack at the highest point of stress. Hopefully none of us will ever have to test it out. Never remove this loop... it is your friend. Yours is either defective or someone has cut the other part that attaches the top of the loop. You really should have the dealer replace that belt...
Last edited by BigJoe; Feb 3, 2005 at 10:23 PM.
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
To me it looks like a "I'm too d@mn old to be reaching over my shoulder to grab this belt without an extension" extension.
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Originally Posted by MyVetteDream
To me it looks like a "I'm too d@mn old to be reaching over my shoulder to grab this belt without an extension" extension.