What is seatbelt retractor?

The retractor is the male portion of the seat belt where the actual seat belt webbing material feeds out of. The seat belt retractor is made up of a spring, some gears, a sensor, a pyrotechnic explosive device, and a mechanism that is engineered to also lock up when a crash or accident occurs.

How do retractable seat belts work?

In a typical seatbelt system, the belt webbing is connected to a retractor mechanism. The central element in the retractor is a spool, which is attached to one end of the webbing. When you pull the webbing out, the spool rotates counter-clockwise, which turns the attached spring in the same direction.

Why is my seat belt retractor not working?

Here is how to fix a seat belt retractor or a jammed seat belt. A seat belt can get jammed as a result of many thing. However; here are two more common reasons: (1) dirt and grime is on the seat belts webbing causing the belt to retract slower than normal and (2) the retractor is locked.

How does a seat belt retractor pretensioner work?

The retractor pretensioner uses a pyrotechnic device that “backwinds” the retractor spool tightening the belt. Use the same precautions you would for the other SRS inflatable restraint components. There may be power to activate a pretensioner for a short time after the battery is disconnected or the ignition is turned off.

How does the retractor on a car seat work?

Inside the retractor, a spring applies a rotation force, or torque, to the spool. This works to rotate the spool so it winds up any loose webbing. When you pull the webbing out, the spool rotates counter-clockwise, which turns the attached spring in the same direction. Effectively, the rotating spool works to untwist the spring.

How many plugs are in a seat belt retractor?

1 Single Stage (1-Stage) has 1 plug connector 2 Dual Stage (2-Stage) has 2 plugs connectors 3 Triple Stage (3-Stage) has 3 plugs connectors

How do you repair a seat belt?

How to Fix Seat Belt Buckle in 6 Simple Steps Step 1: Examine the Belt Step 2: Check the Female Part of the Buckle Step 3: Take off the Buckle Step 4: Open up the Socket Step 5: Check the Movement Step 6: When All Else Fails, Replace

What is the seat belt assembly?

Seat belt assembly means any strap, webbing, or similar device designed to secure a person in a motor vehicle in order to mitigate the results of any accident, including all necessary buckles and other fasteners, and all hardware designed for installing such seat belt assembly in a motor vehicle.

What is a seat belt assembly?