Retractor, Seat Belt: Description

The seat belt retractors used in all seating positions include an inertia-type, Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mechanism as standard equipment. However, the ELR for all seating positions except the driver side front are mechanically switchable from an ELR to an Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR). Both front seat belt retractors also include a seat belt tensioner feature and an adaptive load limiting feature. Refer to TENSIONER, SEAT BELT, DESCRIPTION .

The ELR mechanism, the ALR mechanism, the tensioner mechanism and the adaptive load limiting feature are all integral to the seat belt and retractor unit and are concealed beneath molded plastic covers located on the sides of the retractor spool. These features cannot be adjusted or repaired and if ineffective, damaged or deployed, the entire seat belt and retractor unit must be replaced.