RetroBelt EURO User manual

MODERN SAFETY FOR YOUR CLASSIC
www.retrobelt.com
EUROPEAN AND JAPANESE
LAP AND SHOULDER SEATBELT KIT
INSTALLATION GUIDE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME 2
INSTALLATION HARDWARE 3
PRECAUTIONS 4
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
STANDARD INSTALLATION 5
RETROFITTING INSTALLATION 7
USE AND MAINTENANCE 10
LIMITED WARRANTY 11
INSTALLATION NOTES 12

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Copyright 2017 RetroBelt USA, LLC
WELCOME
Thank you for purchasing a RetroBelt® lap and shoulder seatbelt kit.
This two passenger retractable lap and shoulder system is perfect for
European vehicles. This system features a push-button buckle and
all hardware needed for installation into your European car. The
retractor is an inertia locking system that locks during a sudden stop
or with any unintended motion. This installation requires advanced
fabrication skills to install anchor points. By choosing to install a
RetroBelt®lap and shoulder system, you’ve chosen to invest in the
safety of yourself and your family.
General Features
• Push-button buckle receiver
• Meets or exceeds federal motor vehicle safety standards
• Mounting hardware with Grade 5 bolts included
• Color-matched retractors
• 1 year warranty
The information enclosed in this manual is to be used as a guide to assist you
with installation and operation of your seatbelts. This guide does not cover every
installation possibility, vehicle, or aspect of the installation process.
RetroBelt USA, LLC, or its subsidiaries, assume no responsibility for any installation.
This manual may be updated from time to time.
Visit our website for the latest version: www.retrobelt.com.

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INSTALLATION HARDWARE
The installation hardware below is designed to cover as many
Japanese and European vehicles as possible. If your vehicle
has existing anchor points installed, you may not need all of this
hardware. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
The retrotting instructions in this manual are only to be used as a
guide for installing anchor points in vehicles that are not already
equipped with them. The retrotting steps in this manual should
only be performed by a professional installer to ensure that the
installation is as safe as possible.
*Included hardware subject to change at anytime without notice
2.48” Oversized
Anchor Mount
QTY: 2
7/16” Nut
QTY: 2
7/16” Washer
QTY: 2
7/16” Grade 5 Hex
Anchor Bolt
QTY: 2

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PRECAUTIONS
This seatbelt kit has been rigorously tested by an independent laboratory to meet or
exceed Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) #209, #302.
Legal Disclosure
RetroBelt USA, LLC, or its subsidiaries assume no responsibility for proper or improper
installation. Every attempt has been made to make this user’s manual as informative
as possible. This manual may be updated from time to time. The retrotting steps in
this manual should only be performed by a professional installer to ensure that the
installation is as safe as possible.
Warnings
Always use factory ttings added by the manufacturer whenever possible.
When using the vehicle manufacturer’s threaded oor ttings, it is important that all
full threads be engaged to obtain maximum strength of the anchor point.
Seatbelts should NEVER be attached to the seat unless the vehicle manufacturer
specically designed the seats and seat mounting systems to withstand seatbelt
assembly loads.
When drilling, make sure you don’t drill through the fuel lines, exhaust system, gas
tank, brake lines, or electrical wiring.
Be certain that the area you plan to install your anchor mount to is strong enough
before installing your anchor point.
Always reinforce the anchor points to ensure the safety of the driver and passengers.
Some installations may require modication to the chassis, frame, or interior to
allow for safe installation of an anchor point. This should only be attempted by a
professional installer.
If you are reusing existing anchor points, make sure you inspect them for cracks, rust,
or other weaknesses. Do not reuse them if they are damaged in any way.

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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
Standard Installation Overview
This type of installation is for replacing an existing seatbelt kit. If your
vehicle is not equipped with a lap and shoulder system but already
has a lap-belt system, you can use the existing lap-belt anchor
points, but you will have to add the third anchor point. See the
retrot installation guidelines on page 7 for information on how to
create the shoulder anchor point.
Standard Installation Guidelines
1. To get started, remove the existing seatbelts and all hardware.
2. Mount the retractor and end of the seatbelt to
the existing anchor point on the outer side of the
vehicle near the oor using a 7/16” hex bolt (must
be SAE Grade 5 or better) from your kit.
3. Install the shoulder anchor point into the existing anchor
mount using the bolt included, and tighten down.
4. Mount the female push-button receiver to the existing
anchor points on the inner side of the vehicle near the oor.
5. Once the installation is complete, make sure the
webbing and webbing guide from the retractor unit
is unobstructed and free of tangles or kinks. Double-
check all of the mounting points, and apply rust
protection or undercoating to the mounting point bolts
and metal hardware to ensure continued safety.

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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
Figure 1
Female Buckle Receiver
with Cable End
Existing Factory
Anchor Point
Hex Bolt
Hex Bolt
Retractor
Existing Factory
Anchor Point
B Pillar
Shoulder Hex Bolt

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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
Retrot Installation Overview
If your vehicle originally was not equipped with seatbelts or only
came with lap belts, you will need to create anchor points. This
information is only to be used as a guide, and retrotting should only
be performed by qualied professionals to ensure a safe installation.
First you’ll need to determine if your installation is a complete retrot
(no original seatbelts installed) or if you will be replacing existing lap
belts and reusing some of the existing anchor points. Always use
existing anchor points wherever you can. If you need to create new
anchor points, make sure you check behind the area you will be
drilling for clearance for the bolt and anchor mount.
NOTE: When drilling, be careful not to accidentally drill into the fuel
lines, exhaust system, gas tank, brake lines, etc.
Retrot Installation Guidelines
1. Place the belts into position without installing any hardware to
check for placement. See Figure 2 for recommended angles
and placement.
2. Once you have chosen your anchor-point locations, double-
check that they are solid and that you have access behind
them. Then, line up the retractor and shoulder guides to
the desired position for placement. Make sure that nothing
interferes with the seatbelt webbing. The retractor must have
unobstructed operation to ensure safety and proper function.
3. Make templates out of cardboard to help you line up the
location for the retractor and shoulder guide anchor points.
Weld the shoulder anchor mount in place directly to the frame
or B pillar for proper tment. Then drill your mounting hole. Use a
center punch to start the hole, then progress to a small drill bit to
begin drilling the hole. Then, use a larger bit to make a hold for
the hex bolt to t through. For the oor mounts, always use place
the anchor mount beneath the oorpan.

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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
4. Mount the retractor and end of the seatbelt to the existing
anchor point on the outer side of the vehicle near the oor using
a 7/16” hex bolt (must be SAE Grade 5 or better) from your kit.
5. Install the shoulder anchor point to the existing anchor mount
(or by installing a new anchor point using the same method
as before), using the bolt included and tighten down.
6. Once the retractor and shoulder guides are in place, mount the
female push-button receiver to the existing anchor points on the
inner side of the vehicle near the oor.
7. Once the installation is complete, make sure the webbing and
webbing guide from the retractor unit is unobstructed and free
of tangles or kinks. Double-check all of the mounting points,
and apply rust protection or undercoating to the mounting
point bolts and metal hardware to ensure continued safety.
90° 80°
Figure 2
Figure 2 continued on next page
Location of anchor point for upper torso restraint
PLACEMENT OF ANCHOR POINTS MARK PLACEMENT OF SEATBELT COMPONENTS
Torso line
22.16º
Horizontal line
Acceptable range

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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
Align and mark placement of anchor points,
then drill and install anchor plate or anchor
fastener
Example of no
anchor mount installed
With anchor mount
installed, maximum
safety! Detail showing anchor plate
installed underneath floor/post
Detail showing use of round
anchor fastener for use behind fenders,
floors, etc.
Install the retractor, shoulder mount and buckle end to the anchor points.
Aline and mark the placement of the
anchor points, then drill and install the
anchor mount
Figure 2 (continued)

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USE AND MAINTENANCE
Always wear your seatbelt. If you need information on how to use your seatbelt
safely, visit www.nhtsa.gov.
Adjust and wear the lap belt portion low and tight across your hips.
Each seatbelt is intended to restrain only one person at a time.
Never attempt to restrain a child in your lap by using the lap and shoulder retractable
seatbelt around both you and the child. The child could be severely injured or killed
in the event of an accident. Check with your state for local laws regarding the use of
seatbelts and small children.
Do not us this seatbelt or parts of this seatbelt kit with other types of seatbelts. Doing
so may result in serious injury or death in the event of an accident.
WARNING: FAILURE TO PROPERLY INSTALL, USE, PERIODICALLY
INSPECT AND MAINTAIN THIS SEATBELT COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
Maintenance
Inspect the seatbelt and retractor assembly regularly. If the assembly does not work
properly or if the seatbelt has cuts, frayed or worn webbing, it must be replaced.
More frequent inspections may be necessary if the seatbelt is subjected to harsh
treatment or extreme conditions.
Whenever a vehicle is involved in a collision you must replace every part of the
seatbelt kit including the mounting hardware.
Clean seatbelts with mild soap and water. NEVER bleach or re-dye the seatbelts.
Doing so will severely weaken the webbing.
Exposure to the elements will weaken the webbing on your seatbelts, reducing the
effective safety feature by more than 50%. Inspect your seatbelts regularly.
Caution
Death or serious injury could result from not properly threading the webbing through
the adjustable ends. Maintain a minimum of one inch of webbing beyond the anchor.
If the xed end of a seatbelt is too long to allow a snug t on a small occupant, do not
use the belt. Children weighing less than 80 lbs should only be secured in an approved
child safety or booster seat according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

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Limited Warranty
If your unit does not work properly because of defects in materials and workmanship, RetroBelt
USA, LLC (collectively referred to as “the warranter”) will, for the length of the period indicated
in the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), replace it
with a new unit.
CATEGORIES WARRANTY
RetroBelt®Seatbelt Kit One (1) Year
During the warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must mail in your unit prepaid
during the warranty period. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the
United States. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which
was not sold “as is.”
A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.
To handle a warranty issue, contact us at [email protected] or 702.483.2222 for a Return
Authorization (RA) number. All returns and warranty issues must be accompanied by a Return
Authorization number. Any product received without a RA number will be refused.
LIMITED WARRANTY-LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty ONLY covers the buckle assembly and retractor. Seatbelt webbing and associated
hardware ARE NOT COVERED under warranty. This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to
defects in materials and workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic
damage. If the seatbelt has been involved in an accident, RetroBelt USA, LLC, cannot be held
liable, and the seatbelt kit cannot be warrantied, repaired, or returned. This warranty ALSO DOES
NOT COVER damages which occurred during shipment, failures which are caused by products
not supplied by the warranter, failures which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect,
pest infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustment,
maladjustment of consumer control, improper maintenance, modication, commercial use or
rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than RetroBelt USA, LLC, or damage that is
attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY”. THE
WARRANTER IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
THE USE OF THIS SYSTEM, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples,
this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed
system if applicable, travel to and from the servicer, etc. The items listed are not exclusive, but
are for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state
to state. If a problem with this seatbelt kit develops during or after the warranty period, you may
contact your dealer or RetroBelt USA, LLC. Subject to change without notice. Warranty valid in
the United States only.
LIMITED WARRANTY

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INSTALLATION NOTES

MODERN SAFETY FOR YOUR CLASSIC
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