Safety Belts - Lotus Esprit Series Workshop Manual

TO
REPLACE
.
1
Reverse the removal procedure.
BELTS
SAFETY
The seat belt reel assemblies are located i n the engine compartment and are fitted to
the back of the bulkhead, one on each side.
TO REMOVE
1.
Prise off the small cover, near the bottom of the reel:assembly,
gain access to the fixing bolt.
(A)
and the lower anchor bolt at
2.
Slide the belt fastening c l i p off the end of the b e l t (lower anchor
plote).
bulkhead. Take care not to damage the feed slot trim when pulling
throu g h belt and anchor plate.
3 . Remove the belt lock from the chassis centre section, by removing
the screw at
wires
TO
REPLACE
Reverse the removal procedure, taking care the reel assembly i s
mounted vertically, this ensures the sensing weight i s i n the correct
position.
NOTE: I f
correct way up.
the belt out as far as i t w i l l go, foldin g the belt diagonally on itself and
allowing the belt to return on the reel, carefully feeding the double layer
until i t clears the slot.
Feed the lower anchor plate through the feed slot i n the
(B)
and disconnect the 'Fasten Seat Belt' warning lamp
.
i s
fitted, check the belt runs from the reel the
The belt can be mode to run up the other wapSy pulling
Remove the r e d assembly fixing bolt
(C).
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