Replace belt retractor
SOURCE: 1994 olds 98 rear seat belt (behind driver seat) is stuck
Nope typically, you need to extract the seat belt roller mechanism. Carefully you need to open the covers, do not bust any catches, get a strong light. Where you need to wind up looks like a ratchet. Along this ratchet is a catch that needs to be manually released.
This release is not always very easy, often the belt being tight restricts surgical access.
If you even think that you may have damaged or tweeked something during this process, replace the whole belt. It is your life that depends on it.
I have never had to replace a seat belt, so it is not too fragile, just be carful.
Doc
SOURCE: my front passenger seat belt
You might be able to lubricate it with WD - 40 or other spray lubricant ( I prefer PB Blaster). As an alternative you can buy a replacement seat belt assembly from your local auto parts store that will bolt in place of your existing belt assembly - maybe. I have had to drill new mounting holes in vehicles in the past and the job required removal of the seat to have room for drilling. Then I used flat washers on the mounting bolt underside of car for strengthening the hold and I used blue Locktite to keep the nut on the bolt from loosening.
Hope this helps and good luck!!
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