2002 Jeep Wrangler Passenger seat belt retractor does not l

2002 JEEP WRANGLER
92,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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KERSTEN
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The passenger side seat belt will not lock on my son's jeep. Do I need to remove the entire seat belt assembly to replace the retractor or do I need to replace the entire assembly? I believe a T-45 Tork socket is used to remove the entire assembly.

Any suggestions?
Mar 28, 2010 at 4:08 PM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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How about possibly fixing the problem, prior to replacement??!!

One of our vehicles had a "non-locking seatbelt", After investigating it for a while, I gave it a shot of WD40.

Still no locky.

With a flashlight, in low light, I peered around in it, THERE....standing on end....VERY HARD TO SEE....WAS A PENNY!!!

In a spot, that was unfishable.

Worked fine ever since, I removed the assembly and shook it out.

Maybe this will help you, and no spendy money.

Love, Turddog
Mar 28, 2010 at 8:15 PM
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