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

E. Mike · Posted at Sat Oct 31, 2009 10:34 am

Interior problem
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

mnthny4 · Posted at Tue Nov 03, 2009 1:02 pm

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 .

E. Mike · Posted at Tue Nov 03, 2009 6:53 pm

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

mnthny4 · Posted at Tue Nov 03, 2009 7:34 pm

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 .

E. Mike · Posted at Tue Nov 03, 2009 7:49 pm

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.

mnthny4 · Posted at Wed Nov 04, 2009 6:41 am

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

E. Mike · Posted at Wed Nov 04, 2009 8:17 am

you got, red body with black top, a winner !