Retractor, Seat Belt: Description

The seat belt retractors used in all seating positions include an inertia-type, emergency locking mechanism as standard equipment. Both front seat retractors also include a seat belt tensioner and load limiting features as standard equipment, while the rear seat retractors include only the load limiting feature. Refer to TENSIONER, SEAT BELT, DESCRIPTION .

The emergency locking mechanism, the tensioner mechanism and the load limiting feature are each integral to the seat belt and retractor unit and are concealed beneath molded plastic covers located on each side of the retractor spool. These features cannot be adjusted or repaired and if ineffective, damaged or deployed, the entire seat belt and retractor unit must be replaced.