by Ghost » Mon 09.04.2007, 16:59
The replacement of the seatbelts is very easy, which is unusual for Lotus!!!
After removing the trim from the 'B' post, a 17mm socket is needed to remove the 4 bolts that hold the seatbelt.
In my case the most difficult job was removing the trim, as my car had been retrimmed with excessive use of black gunky sealant which stuck to everything!!
It took about one hour to remove the original belts, and roughly the same time to install the new belts and refit the trim.
The Autoliv retractors are preloaded with webbing, and F.D.T.S. remove the belt loop that fixes to the 'B' post and fits it onto the new belt before fitting the buckle.
That is the reason I sent my old belts to F.D.T.S., but I suppose you could just send the belt loop and buckle from your old belts.
I cannot remember seeing an Autoliv part number on the replacement seatbelts, and as they are installed, I don't want to remove the trim again because of the 'gunky black sealant'
One advantage F.D.T.S. has, is that Autoliv/Safelex are based nearby, so the units are readily available to them.
It really is an easy job to change the belts, and the difference is very noticable.
Steve
Spending the kids inheritance
) whether anyone had any money saving tips.
