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Removing seatbelts

Posted: 10/9/05 7:01pm Message 1 of 6
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I'm going to be replacing my carpet soon(already have carpet)What type of tool do you use to remove the seatbelts? Looks to me like a phillips won't work to well.


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Removing seatbelts

Posted: 10/9/05 8:19pm Message 2 of 6
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It takes a special "Torx" bit, if its not a regular 1" socket type. I believe it is a #500 torx. Not a #50, but a #500. It is a little different than a normal torx size. You might be able to borrow, or rent one from one of your local auto-parts places.

Well, I was close! The part # has a 500 in it! Here's the one I have.....

Torx socketAdams' Apple38634.8509259259


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Removing seatbelts

Posted: 10/10/05 4:53am Message 3 of 6
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Be aware the bolts attaching the belt anchors to the floor may well be rusted shut on the frame side due to years of exposure. When I replaced the seat belts in my '78 the bolts wouldn't move after being doused with WD-40 and the strongest impact wrench I had. It took having heat applied before the bolts loosened and even then I replaced them afterwards. Consider getting replacement bolts ahead of time through most any of the Vette parts suppliers.


Removing seatbelts

Posted: 10/10/05 9:57am Message 4 of 6
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Gunslinger's right.  do yourself a favor and douse them a few times with your favorite penetrating oil.  I busted a the first bit I bought.  had no problems after soaking a few days with PB Blaster.

Also, there are a number of good threads about carpet installation with helpful hints in the archives.  if you haven't, you should do a search.  time well spent. 




Removing seatbelts

Posted: 10/10/05 11:05am Message 5 of 6
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Thanks guys.I knew it looked like a special tool was needed.


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Posted: 10/11/05 4:52pm Message 6 of 6
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I went to Advance today and got one.If anybody else needs one it's a #50 with a 3/8 drive.About $4.00.


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