« Paul » wrote:
> Martijn van Duijn wrote:
>> Hi All,
>>
>> I am in the process of replacing the seat belt and retractor of my '96
>> Ford Taurus wagon (2nd row righthand side). The new unit just came in,
>> but it seems to be locked in the fully spooled up position. If I try to
>> unroll it, it clicks into the locked position (unsure whether it is the
>> 'collision type' locking or the 'childseat type' ratchet locking).
>>
>> Is there a trick to release the lock before installation? I tried
>> keeping it upright as suggested in some forums, that did not help. There
>> is a transparent window on one side of the housing that looks like it
>> can be pried off to then pull some widgets underneath. Is this indeed
>> how it should work? I'd rather not pry stuff open unless necessary...
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Martijn
>
> That particular model I am not familiar with.
> However, many are made to operate in a certain position.
> i.e.: horizontal, vertical, etc.
> There is an inertial weight that will engage the stop when out of position.

Right on the money!

I had tested the assembly vertically, but it will eventually be mounted
under a ~30 degree forward angle. There is a 15 degree window around
that angle that it will work in, other angles lock up.

I will install the unit next weekend, but expect it will work out fine.

Thanks,

Martijn