seat belt won't work

[jtcstxrdr]

I have a 96 explorer and my seat belt broke, the part thatyou buckle down by your leg. Its on
the driver side and wanted to know if its easier to buy a new one and install yourself or take the chance of being ripped off by the dealership?

 

[rb142]

It's simple to replace. Just one bolt on the bottom of the seat. Unbolt the seat, turn it over, and it should be obvious. Since you have a 96, I assume it does not have the belt pre-tensioner (pyro device). The replacement part without the tensioner is relatively inexpensive. The newer version with the pre-tensioner is not ... more like $250 new. You could also get one from a parts yard if you can find one that isn't worn out.

 

[jtcstxrdr]

Thanks for the help. Its the buckle that is connected to the rail with a cord coming out of it. Since the belt wont go into the buckle i have had a alarm type beeping going off when I open th door, does this have to do with the seat belt buckle being broken.