Seat Belt Cinch Bar: Removal

Fig 1: Cinch Bar Cover Remove

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Before removing the cinch bar, verify that the cinch bar holds the belt from sliding through the latch plate. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/SEAT BELT CINCH BAR - STANDARD PROCEDURE - SEAT BELT CINCH BAR VERIFICATION TEST) . If the cinch bar components are not present in the seat belt latch plate, go directly to the installation procedure. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/SEAT BELT CINCH BAR - INSTALLATION) .

1. Using a small screwdriver or equivalent (1), release the two cinch bar cover catches (4).
   Fig 2: Cinch Bar Remove

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2. Remove and discard the cinch bar cover (1), the cinch bar (4) and the two small springs (3).