2001 BMW X5 seat belt

2001 BMW X5
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SKELLY73
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2001 BMW X5

the rear centre passenger seat belt will not realese after putting the back seats down, is there a way to release the belt?
Jun 3, 2009 at 7:07 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Has the belt been stretched tight and now there is no slack or is it just the button wont release?
Jun 3, 2009 at 7:51 AM
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SKELLY73
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it is tight when the seat is up but slack when folded down. it is not working
Jun 3, 2009 at 1:21 PM
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If the button will not release it, try holding the buckle and rap on the side of the it to see if whatever is lodged in there moves around and frees up enough to allow the button to release, other than that, replacement is all I can see for this issue.
Jun 3, 2009 at 2:23 PM
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SKELLY73
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its the ratchet mechanism that the main belt is brought back in that is stuck, can it be released manually
Jun 4, 2009 at 2:46 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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No, you may need to unbolt the unit to get it freed up.
Jun 4, 2009 at 5:24 PM
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