2000 SAAB 9-3 repair Question driver's side front seat belt

E. MIKE

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2000 SAAB 9-3

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2000 Saab 9-3 repair Question 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive 76000 miles

The driver's seat belt in my 2000 SAAB 9-3 convertible is stuck in the retractor abd will not budge. Any tips on how to proceed with this repair, or if it's too involved to attempt, would be greatly appreciated

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MNTHNY4

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U may have a seat belt pretentioner problem, sorry not repairable.[Safety reason ] only solution is to replace seat beat mechanism, but u can check for sure by pulling b-pillar panel.

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Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 AT 3:02 PM

E. MIKE

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Thanks for your help, mnthny4, does the b-pillar panel in the convertible slide up and out of a channel below the rear window? Grazie

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Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 AT 8:53 PM

MNTHNY4

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Yes rear qrt panel slide up after pulling all screws & plastic type screw locks at button, but u need to remove lower rear seat cushion section, just pull up on front of cushion snap type holder clips, just asking was this car in a accident of some kind.

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Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 AT 9:34 PM

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No accidents, car is really nice, runs great, nothing like a red ragtop. Thanks much for the help, am trying to find a used part, the new unit is over $400.

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Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 AT 9:49 PM

MNTHNY4

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U can check goldwingsaab. Com, they only sell parts for saabs any part u can think of, get number from web site & call them, and a red ragtop cool, or is it the car body that is red & black rag top, anyway nice