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How to clean a retractor reel
Regular cleaning of the retractor reel will help prevent jamming. Follow this process to remove items that may be caught.
Regular cleaning of the retractor reel will help prevent jamming. Follow this process to remove items that may be caught.
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This is the retractor for a three-point seatbelt. It's located under the cushion.

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You'll find that wrappers, tickets and rubbish get pushed down the side of the cushion and they end up in the retractor here jamming it up.

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Once you have removed the seat cushion you will be able to see what is jamming it.

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Vacuum out any rubbish or items until this area is clean. The retractor wheel should then pull in and out freely.