2003 Jaguar X-Type driver side seat belt is jammed

MOE MORIN

MEMBER
2003 JAGUAR X-TYPE
6 CYL
AWD
AUTOMATIC
95,000 MILES

The driver side seat belt is jammed and will not retract. How do you remove the plastic cover on the door post to get at the mechanism?

Saturday, January 3rd, 2009 AT 2:14 PM

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DAVE H

MECHANIC
13,384 POSTS

Front Safety Belt Retractor
Removal
NOTE:The front seat belts, which incorporate the seat belt retractors and pretensioners are supplied as an assembly and not serviceable components.

NOTE:Repair is made by replacement only. If a part is replaced and the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.

NOTE:Right-hand shown left-hand similar.

Remove the lower B-pillar trim panel for additional information, refer to B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM PANEL.
Detach the safety belt lower anchor from the underside of the seat.
Detach the safety belt upper retaining bolt.

Remove the safety belt guide retaining bolt.

Remove the front safety belt retractor assembly.
Remove the retaining bolt.
Installation
NOTE:The front seat belts, which incorporate the seat belt retractors and pretensioners are supplied as an assembly and not serviceable components.

NOTE:Repair is made by replacement only. If a part is replaced and the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.

To install reverse the removal procedure.
Tighten to 55 Nm.