[rcollum]

The passenger-side shoulder belt has a retaining device that is supposed to be attached inside the headrest. Ours fell out. I have attached the picture below. Does anyone know if a piece is broken off the upper metal tab? The lower pice does have that 'L' shape, like it's clipping to a bracket inside the headrest. I had an upholstery shop try to re-fit it, but it would not stay in. The dealer says this bracket is Smart part number 451 860 00 22, and it's $146!! If it is broken, I'll buy it, but the parts guy's illustration is not clear if it's supposed to have an extra piece on it. Thanks!

 

[DudeInTheSmart]

Look at this:

2008-2009 Smart Fortwo Seat Belt Guide 4518600022 | mb parts exp

2008-2009 Smart Fortwo part # 4518600022 - Seat Belt Guide

www.mbpartsexpress.com

Possibly broken, but at least available for less than $90. Not sure on the 451, but on my 453 these just cause trouble and I have pulled the belt out of them anyway.

 

[rcollum]

Look at this:

2008-2009 Smart Fortwo Seat Belt Guide 4518600022 | mb parts exp

2008-2009 Smart Fortwo part # 4518600022 - Seat Belt Guide

www.mbpartsexpress.com

Possibly broken, but at least available for less than $90. Not sure on the 451, but on my 453 these just cause trouble and I have pulled the belt out of them anyway.

Thanks!!

 

[Stephen Mikkelsen]

There's a spring clip that holds that portion of the seat in place. I've fought with those messing with several smarts, still can't explain exactly how it fits in the seat frame and how to work around it.

 

[rcollum]

There's a spring clip that holds that portion of the seat in place. I've fought with those messing with several smarts, still can't explain exactly how it fits in the seat frame and how to work around it.

Thanks, Stephen. I guess I will buy the replacement part, and hope it comes with the spring clip. I have some nice custom seat covers on the seats, and don't want to have to pull it apart to find the missing clip...

 

[digisky]

This may help:

451 Seatbelt Guide Upgrade | Evilution

www.evilution.co.uk

 

[digisky]

When you login, you’ll be able to see pictures of the spring inside the seat.
Your guide may be fine after all if you compare to his pics

 

[rcollum]

When you login, you’ll be able to see pictures of the spring inside the seat.
Your guide may be fine after all if you compare to his pics

I'm not a member of the Evilution site.

 

[digisky]

I think it’s a good time to join. All the info and pictures are there..

 

[rcollum]

Thanks!