Possible to tighten seat-belt retractor?

[jdlobb]

My driver's side seat belt retractor seems to be really weak. in order to get the seat belt all the way back in I have to either pull on it from between the pillar and the hanger, or hold it up at a less acute angle to feed it into the hanger.

Is there a tensioner or something inside the pillar that can be tightened, or do I need to start looking for a replacement?

 

[jcrandall]

There are some threads on here about cleaning the seatbelt bracket with velcro, which sounds weird but actually does work for a while. I'd try that first, but not sure on your actual question.

 

[Trunk Monkey]

Dig around the 80 section, I did a thread on cleaning it up. Clean the loop and wash the belt. Toyota evens makes a little kit that comes with a Velcro strip and some slippy tape you put on the loop.

 

[jdlobb]

looks like i have something to do this weekend. thanks guys.

 

[PADDO]

A clothes dry sheet folded and rubbed through the bracket works too, and you'll smell good in the process!


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[thegoodword]

There are some threads on here about cleaning the seatbelt bracket with velcro, which sounds weird but actually does work for a while. I'd try that first, but not sure on your actual question.

I've searched both 80 and 100 forums and am not finding these threads. I am hoping for assistance with a LX450 driver's side seatbelt that will not retract. Thanks much!

 

[TXLX100]

Don't hang me, but a light dose of brake cleaner has them cleaned up quick.

 

[hondarepairman]

You should also wash the belt with mild soap and warm water. Clamp the belt with it fully extended and let it dry.

 

[jcrandall]

I've searched both 80 and 100 forums and am not finding these threads. I am hoping for assistance with a LX450 driver's side seatbelt that will not retract. Thanks much!

https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?p=407596#post407596

In case I bricked the link paste, it's in the FAQ, under Problems, Safety belt...