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- Page 1 1955-57 CHEVROLET 3-POINT SEATBELT KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE MOD E RN SAFE TY FOR YOUR CLASSIC retrobelt www. .com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME INSTALLATION HARDWARE PRECAUTIONS INSTALLATION GUIDELINES INSTALLING ANCHOR POINTS FRONT SEATS SEDAN/WAGON FRONT SEATS COUPE/CONVERTIBLE BACK SEATS USE AND MAINTENANCE LIMITED WARRANTY INSTALLATION NOTES... -
Page 3: Welcome
This guide does not cover every installation possibility, vehicle, or aspect of the installation process. RetroBelt USA, LLC, or its subsidiaries, assume no responsibility for any installation. This manual may be updated from time to time. -
Page 4: Installation Hardware
INSTALLATION HARDWARE The installation hardware below is designed to cover as many variations of the 1955-57 Chevrolet as possible. If your vehicle has existing anchor points installed, you may not need all of this hardware. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. The retrofitting instructions in this manual are only to be used as a guide for installing anchor points in vehicles that are not already equipped with them. -
Page 5: Precautions
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) #208, #209, #302. Legal Disclosure RetroBelt USA, LLC, or its subsidiaries assume no responsibility for proper or improper installation. Every attempt has been made to make this user’s manual as informative as possible. This manual may be updated from time to time. The retrofitting steps in this manual should only be performed by a professional installer to ensure that the installation is as safe as possible. -
Page 6: Installation Guidelines
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Installing Anchor Points First determine if your installation is a retrofit or if you are replacing existing 2-point seatbelts. If your vehicle has existing 2-point seatbelts, you need to determine if the anchor points are installed correctly and are not worn or damaged in any way. If the anchor points look good, you can reuse them;... - Page 7 NOTE: Make sure the locations you choose for the anchor points are solid and can withstand the force of an accident. RetroBelt USA, LLC, will NOT be held responsible if you choose a weak location for your anchor points.
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Page 8: Front Seats Sedan/Wagon
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Front Installation for Sedan or Wagon If your car is a sedan or wagon, you will need to mount the shoulder harness to your vehicle’s B pillar. This is the most difficult part of the installation process. We recommend using one of these two options to do this. - Page 9 (See Figure 5) or by welding (use the same method as above if you choose to weld your anchor point). Figure 5 Floor pan Secure the anchor mount Anchor mount beneath the floor pan Copyright 2015 RetroBelt USA, LLC...
- Page 10 INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Next, install the retractor and shoulder guides into the anchor points, and tighten them down (See Figure 6). Make sure the webbing of the seatbelt is tangle free and allows for unobstructed operation. Finally, test the function and fit of the seatbelts. Figure 6 New anchor point close up...
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Page 11: Front Seats Coupe/Convertible
Cutaway of behind and Placement of anchor mount below window panel for front shoulder harness showing placement of anchor mount Belt end mounts to floor using round anchor mount installed beneath the floor pan or to the frame. Copyright 2015 RetroBelt USA, LLC... -
Page 12: Back Seats
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Back Seat Installation Use a rear RetroBelt system for the back seats. You will need to ® install anchor mounts behind the back seat. To do this, first remove the package tray, then find a good spot on the floor pan or frame to install your anchor point. - Page 13 (See Figure 9). Reinstall the package tray, and route the seatbelt from the retractor through the crack between the package tray and the back seat. Check to ensure proper operation. Make sure the retractor is not obstructed in any way. Figure 9 Copyright 2015 RetroBelt USA, LLC...
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Page 14: Use And Maintenance
USE AND MAINTENANCE Always wear your seatbelt. If you need information on how to use your seatbelt safely, visit www.nhtsa.gov. Adjust and wear the lap belt portion low and tight across your hips. Each seatbelt is intended to restrain only one person at a time. Never attempt to restrain a child in your lap by using the 3-point retractable seatbelt around both you and the child. -
Page 15: Limited Warranty
RetroBelt USA, LLC, or damage that is attributable to acts of God. - Page 16 INSTALLATION NOTES...
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Page 17: Installation Notes
INSTALLATION NOTES Copyright 2015 RetroBelt USA, LLC... - Page 18 MODERN SAFETY FOR YOUR CLASSIC RetroBelt USA, LLC, 7370 Eastgate Road, Suite 125 Henderson, NV 89011 p) 702.483.2222 | f) 702.483.2229 | www.retrobelt.com...
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