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replacing seat belts how do you do it? 2002 elantra - 6/27/2007 3:00:31 PM

pbsmooth57

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how do you replace seatbelts in a 2002 elantra..? dealer wants me to pay beaucoup bucks to replace driver side assembly..is it easy for the mechanically ignorant?

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RE: replacing seat belts how do you do it? 2002 elantra - 6/28/2007 7:34:37 AM

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Yes, just simple bolts. You also have to take out some of the trim pieces, but I can help you out with that; I've done that before. I would recommend buying or borrowing a torque wrench and making sure the bolts are tightened to the proper torque. I bet most of the cost is the parts themselves. You'll save the labor money doing it yourself, but if you are buying new belts it's still going to be a significant expense.

Why do the belts need to be replaced?

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RE: replacing seat belts how do you do it? 2002 elantra - 6/28/2007 2:30:17 PM

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thank you for your rapid reply. one sunday morning the driver's side belt just stopped retracting. i know i am a big guy, but i've never had that problem before.

thanx

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RE: replacing seat belts how do you do it? 2002 elantra - 6/29/2007 5:23:34 PM

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There are two things you need to know if you want to do it yourself:

1. How to get the trim off to remove the belt. It's really easy and I can help you with that.

2. Make sure the bolts that hold the belt in are torqued properly; remember, your life may depend on it!

Let me know if you need help with this.

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