2002 Jeep Wrangler Passenger seat belt retractor does not l

KERSTEN

MEMBER
2002 JEEP WRANGLER
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
92,000 MILES

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?

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CJ MEDEVAC

MECHANIC
11,004 POSTS

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