Rear seat belt retractor stuck - 2003 Nissan Altima

If the passenger side seat belt in your 2013 Chrysler 200 is stuck around the headrest, it could be due to a variety of issues. Here are a few things you may want to try:

1. Check the seat belt retractor: The seat belt retractor is responsible for pulling the seat belt back into the housing when it is not in use. If the retractor is faulty or stuck, it could cause the seat belt to become stuck. You may be able to fix the problem by gently pulling on the seat belt to try and free the retractor.
2. Check for debris: There may be debris or a foreign object stuck in the seat belt mechanism, causing it to become stuck. Carefully inspect the area around the seat belt and try to remove any debris that you find.
3. Check the seat belt latch: The seat belt latch may be faulty or stuck, causing the seat belt to become stuck. You'll want to check the latch for any visible damage or problems and try to release it.

If you are unable to fix the problem, I recommend having a qualified mechanic diagnose and fix the issue for you. Seat belts are an important safety feature and it's important to ensure that they are functioning properly.

Not an easy task. You likely have one of 2 problems. If center seat belt is in the seat that is down, it may be locked. If so, you need to remove the seat back cover then the seat belt retractor. You can then position the seat belt retractor upright (how it sits when the seat is up) and pull the seat belt out making slack to raise the seat. This only happens if the either the stop on the seat belt is broken or the seat belt guide on the seat back is broken. If that's not the problem, you likely have a release cable that has come loose under the seat. If you look at the half that works, you can determine what you need to move on the locked seat and try to get to it with a long tin screwdriver or similar implement.

You never need a dealer except for warrantee
work


You do understand that any repair shop performs
the same services & better in most cases

You have to wrestle the buckle out where it should
be & then snap the belt to get the retractor ratchet
working

If the retractor fails, then you have to get a complete
new belt assy at dealers parts counter

You will most likely need to replace the seatbelt retractor. The best place to find a replacement is usually your local self service auto salvage lot. I replaced mine last year and it ran me $10 for the retractor and u pull and pay.

Check the owner's manual. There is usually a release for the headrest hidden under it. If not, you may need to remove the back seat by pulling it away from the back of the car.

Another fix if all else fails is to carefully remove the trim panel where the seat belt retractor is and then disconnect the retractor, reclaim the belt and then securely refasten it.

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Retractor and Tongue—Sedan
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S) REQUIRED Description Tool Number Safety Belt Bolt Bit T77L-2100A
NOTE: Safety Belt Bolt Bit T77L-2100-A should be used for safety belt removal and installation.

Removal

1. Remove rear seat cushion. Refer to Section 01-10 .
   

Seat Cushion, Rear Sedan
Removal

1. Apply knee pressure to lower front portion of the rear seat cushion. Push rearward to disengage rear seat cushion pad and frame (600A88) from rear seat cushion front retainers (63370).
   

1. Remove rear seat cushion from vehicle.
   

1. Remove rear seat back. Refer to Section 01-10 .
   

Seat Back, Rear 60/40 Split Bench—Sedan
Removal

1. NOTE: Safety belt bolts do not secure seat back to vehicle.
   
   Remove rear seat cushion as described.
   

1. Fold down back seat and remove two bolts in the center of each seat back striker plates.
   

1. Remove two bolts from outboard rear seat back frame retaining brackets.
   

1. Lift seat back up and pull forward to remove from vehicle.
   

1. Remove panel (52018) and quarter trim panel (31012). Refer to Section 01-05 .
   

Trim Panel, Quarter—Sedan Removal

1. Remove rear seat. Refer to Section 01-10 .
   

1. Pull up on rear section of rear door scuff plate that overlaps lower quarter trim panel.
   

1. Pull lower quarter trim panel away from body.
   

1. Remove safety belt retaining bolt.
   

1. Feed safety belt through lower quarter trim panel.
   

1. Remove safety belt anchor plate-to-sill bolt from quarter panel.
   

1. Remove retractor anchor nut and retractor from rear quarter panel.
   

1. Remove upper seat belt anchor bolt and anchor from upper rear quarter panel.
   

1. Slide anchor plate end of safety belt through the openings in the quarter trim panel.
   

1. Remove outboard front safety belt retractor and tongue (611B08) from the vehicle.
   
   
   
   
   
   Item Part Number Description 1 386277-S190 Bolt (Part of 611B68) 2 31012 Upper Rear Quarter Trim Panel 3 611B60 Retractor and Tongue 4 N800937-S190 Nut 5 389370-S190 Bolt 6 — Rear Quarter Panel (Part of Body) 7 52018 Lower Rear Quarter Trim Panel 8 — Mounting Stud (Part of Body)

1. Remove seat belt anchor bolt and retractor and tongue from rear deck panel.
   
   
   
   
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse Removal procedure.
   

1. Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted. If it is, remove the twist.
   

1. Tighten retractor anchor bolt and safety belt anchor plate-to-sill bolt to 34-46 Nm (25-33 lb-ft).
   

1. Check the restraint system for proper operation.
   

THERE IS A COUNTER WEIGHT INSIDE OF THE RETRACTOR THAT IS CAUSING YOUR PROBLEM. UNFORTUNATELY YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO FIX IT, UNLESS OF COURSE THERE IS SOMETHING STUCK INSIDE OF THE RETRACTOR.

They have a problem with the seatbelt retractor getting jammed up causing the belt to jam & not let the rear seat fold back up.The easiest way to get the seat back up is to cut the seatbelt & fold up the seat.Then the rear seat needs to be disassembled to gain access to the seatbelt retractor assy which has the seat belt made on.Hopefully it's still under warranty or Ext. warranty.hope this helps

you may have to remove the bolt that holds the buckle to the floor. Try to push the belt into the retractor and see if it frees up.

I assume you are saying it is in the locked mode. It has an automatic lock mode for holding a child seat. When the belt is pulled all the way out, it goes into locking mode. You will hear it ratchet when the belt starts going back in.



Section 01-20A: Restraints, Active 1999 Taurus, Sable Workshop Manual
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Safety Belt, Lap/Shoulder The dual locking mode retractor on the shoulder belt portion of the combination lap/shoulder safety belt for the front seat passenger and rear seat outboard passengers operates in two ways:

1. In the vehicle sensitive (emergency locking) mode, the shoulder belt retractor will allow the occupant freedom of movement, locking tight only on hard braking, hard cornering or impacts of approximately 8 km/h (5 mph) or more. The front and rear outboard seat belt retractors can also be made to lock by pulling/jerking on the belt.
   

1. In the automatic locking mode, the shoulder belt retractor will be automatically locked and remain locked when the combination lap/shoulder safety belt is buckled and does not allow the occupant freedom of movement. This mode provides tight lap/shoulder belt fit on the occupant and on a child safety seat or infant carrier installation restraint.
   

1. When the combination lap/shoulder belt is unbuckled and allowed to retract completely, the retractor will switch to the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode.
   

WARNING: REAR-FACING INFANT SEATS SHOULD NEVER BE PLACED IN THE FRONT SEATS.
The automatic locking mode must be used when installing a child safety seat on the front passenger seat and rear outboard seats where dual locking retractors are provided