Seat Belt Cinch Bar: Removal

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, release the two cinch bar cover catches. See Fig 1.
   Fig 1: Removing Cinch Bar Cover

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   1 - SCREWDRIVER

   2 - CINCH BAR COVER

   3 - LATCH PLATE

   4 - CATCH (2)

2. Remove and discard the cinch bar cover, the cinch bar and the two small springs. See Fig 2.

Fig 2: Cinch Bar Removal

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