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Old 17-04-2020, 03:42 PM   #16
knightmayre
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Default Re: Need assorted parts for 2001 Fairmont Series 3, 5.0

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Originally Posted by GTLEGEND View Post
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Seat belts are easy to replace, just take off the trims and you will find that the seat belt is just bolted in.
I've taken the old seat belt out, that was easy, 1/4" Allen wrench did the trick to unbolt the Torx headed bolts, however I am now stumped.

The new belt won't pull out, is jamming on the ratchet and I can't figure out why.
I checked the old belt to see and despite it having more wrapped around the mech it's stuck too!

What's the trick to release the ratchet, and also do I have to leave some of the belt wrapped around to help it pull back when released? I've searched through the forums but can't find anything useful.

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Dave
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