2000 Focus Seat Belt Retractor - Pleaes Help

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.

If you are referring to the front seat passenger seat belts, the shoulder belt retractors are mounted to the floor at the base of the driver and passenger side door pillars. They are usually hidden behind the pillar trim panel and the belt comes out thru a slot in the trim piece near the swivel.

of course it possible to access this retractor , you just need to locate the small round circles in the lower part of trim and gently pry the covers off , screws will be evedent , you will need a 6 mm star (five sided) drive socket wrench to remove the retractor though

Please check if your seat belt has "Retractors" or "Automatic Retractor".

Follow these steps to determine if you have a retractor system that will hold car seat securely or your seat belt won't retract as should be:

A. Pull belt all the way out.

b. Allow belt to retract about 6 inches (15 cm).

c. Pull out on belt again.

If belt is locked and you cannot pull the belt out any further, you have an Automatic Locking;

If you pull the belt again all the way out and won't return to normal operation, then the mechanism is damaged, but try first the "retractor" lock to be sure. By Federal Law, nobody will sale a seat belt in a junk yard, try the dealer or order thru the dealer the whole seat belt or the mechanism. I hope that is just a matter of the automatic retractor; you can see this information in your car's manual. Try and we will see.

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

I don't know if this is something you want to get into? You decide. Front Seat Belt Replacement SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before performing repairs or service.
NOTE: Check the front seat belts for damage, and replace them if necessary.

Front Seat Belt

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, and then write down the frequencies for the preset buttons.
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
3. Slide the front seat forward fully.

1. Pull the lower anchor cover (A) back, and remove the lower anchor bolt (B).
2. Remove the B-pillar lower trim panel.

1. Remove the upper anchor cover (A), and remove the upper anchor bolt (B).

1. Disconnect the seat belt tensioner connector (A), and detach the harness clip (B) from the retractor (C). Remove the upper retractor mounting bolt (D), and the lower retractor bolt (E), then remove the front seat belt (F) and retractor.
2. If necessary, remove the front seat belt protector (G).
3. Remove the B-pillar upper trim.

1. Remove the shoulder anchor adjuster (A).

1. Install the seat belt in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
   • Assemble the washers, collar, and bushing on the upper and lower anchor bolts as shown.
   • Check that the retractor locking mechanism functions.
   • Apply liquid thread lock to the anchor bolts before reinstallation.
   • If the seat belt tensioner has been activated, replace the front seat belt protector with a new one.
   • Before installing the anchor bolts, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt.
   • Make sure the seat belt tensioner connector is plugged in properly.
   • Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
   • Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, and then enter the customer's radio station presets.
   • Reset the clock.
   • Do the PCM idle learn procedure and the power window control unit reset procedure.

Upper anchor bolt installation
Lower anchor bolt installation

Seat Belt Buckle

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, and then write down the frequencies for the preset buttons.
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
3. Remove the front seat.
4. If equipped, remove the center table.
5. Remove the under seat storage box.
6. Remove the center cover, driver's, passenger's.

1. Driver's: If equipped with seat heater, remove the harness band (A), and disconnect the seat subharness connector (B). If equipped without seat heater, detach the seat belt switch connector clip (C). Detach the seat belt buckle tensioner clip (D), and harness clip (E).

get a retractor from a salvage for half price, you need like a torx 50 or 55 to remove the retractor

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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.
   

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

1. Remove front seat.
2. Remove adjuster cover. A
3. Slide floor anchor cover.
4. Remove floor anchor bolt. B
5. Remove shoulder anchor bolt. C
6. Remove front and rear kicking plate, then remove center pillar upper and lower garnish.
7. Disconnect seat belt pre-tensioner connector.
8. Remove the screw securing seat belt pre-tensioner retractor, then remove seat belt and seat belt pre-tensioner retractor.
9. Remove bolts securing seat belt adjuster, then remove seat belt adjuster. Reverse procedure to install.J