Need help! Seatbelt won't release.

[Tony407]

I'm applying some sound deadening materials where the stock subwoofer used to be and took the third-row seatbelt out so I could have room to work. But now I can't get it released so I can put everything back together. It just locks when I try to pull on the buckle. I've tried it at all sorts of different angles, stood on one foot, etc.

Anyone have any advice?

Tony

 

[Tony407]

Nevermind, everyone. I just had to hold the assembly in the perfect vertical position and it released. Moderators, leave this thread in place if you think someone might find it useful, or delete it, that's cool too.

Tony

 

[peterk9]

Sounds like a good thread to leave in place. Thanks for sharing.

Peter

 

[dco43054]

Ah, man. I was expecting a thread from someone sitting in their Explorer and couldn't figure out how to get themselves out - not one about the seat belt retractor. Not nearly as much fun.

 

[USDM_Newbie]

Ah, man. I was expecting a thread from someone sitting in their Explorer and couldn't figure out how to get themselves out - not one about the seat belt retractor. Not nearly as much fun.

Hahaha - I saw a video exactly like that and it's hilarious (not in an Explorer though)