How do you fix a jammed middle seatbelt?

How do you fix a jammed middle seatbelt?

How to Reset a Stuck Seatbelt

  1. Pull on the seatbelt to try and release it from its auto-lock function.
  2. Pry off the plastic covers that hold the seatbelt mechanism with a screwdriver or needle nose pliers.
  3. Pull the seatbelt out completely.
  4. Untangle the seatbelt if there are any jams in it.

What should I do if my seatbelt wont latch?

If the obstruction is not small, you should get to the next step. The solution to a large obstruction is given in the third step and is concerned with the seatbelt cover. Now, process to take the seatbelt buckle holder off one side of the seat.

Why is my rear seat release latch broken?

In the picture below, you will notice how one of the prongs has broken off the end of the rod. That is what has been keeping the latch from releasing the seat. Tip: Only pull out the handle, do not try to pull out the whole plastic cup as it will likely break.

Where is the latch on the back of the seat?

From your pics, it looks like the latch hole in back of the seat is partially exposed from the trunk. In mine it isn’t. It’s completely hidden…apparently nearer the outer edges/sides of the seat than on yours.

Do you have to replace a seatbelt holder?

In this world, something can hardly be perfect. When it comes to a seat belt and seatbelt safety facts, playing a critical role in vehicle safety, it is not rare to see a stuck seatbelt buckle holder. In such a situation, you don’t have to pull at it anxiously. In addition, you do not have to replace it immediately as well.

What to do if rear seat release latch has broken?

Once it releases, completely pull that piece out. That is the piece you will be replacing (known as the rod). In the picture below, you will notice how one of the prongs has broken off the end of the rod. That is what has been keeping the latch from releasing the seat.

From your pics, it looks like the latch hole in back of the seat is partially exposed from the trunk. In mine it isn’t. It’s completely hidden…apparently nearer the outer edges/sides of the seat than on yours.

How do you replace the back seat handle?

The best method that I found to do this is to get into the back seat with it folded down. Insert your new handle/Rod. Put a finger or two in the little hole and pull the latch up as far as you can. With your other hand press down hard onto the handle till it pops back into the latching mechanism.

Why does the car seat sit on top of the seat belt?

In the majority of cases, these overlapping lower anchors prevent you from having a car seat or person sit safely in the adjacent seating position as the overlap often makes it such that the car seat sits on top of the seat belt buckle for the adjacent seat.

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