can anyone tell me what size bolt holds the upper seatbelt retractor? it's been so long since i removed the seat belts, i have no idea where i put the bolts. i tried every single bolt i could find, nothing seemed to fit.

 

I don't know the thread size or lenght of them but the bolt head size is 13MM.

 

Speaking of seatbelt bolts, I'm having a problem trying to get my seatbelts out. I have the shoulder rear seat belts. The allen head bolts holding them to the seat won't come out for me at all. I only strip the bolts. I got one halfway out and it looks like the threads were covered in some blue stuff...? Is there a trick to this?

 

That blue stuff on them is a sealant used by the factory to keep the screws from backing out (can we say LOC-TITE). I hope you aren't using a allen wrench on them. Those are Torx bit screws. On mine, I had to push down on the ratchet after I first loosened them with a breaker bar and pipe extension.

 

that's what i was thinking, but i didn't need a breaker bar. i was able to remove them with a T47 bit and a 3/8" ratchet.

 

I used an air ratchet
But yeah make sur etyour using a T-47 and not a 45 or you will strip them.

 

well looks like i screwed that up. is there any way to get those bolts out if the heads are stripped

 

A good pair of visegrips or a set of easy-outs.

 

unfortunately i don't have a T47, and none of the stores around carry them. i have been using a T45. my bit is kinda stripped, but as long as i'm careful, i hold it steady, and keep the bit straight, it will work.

 

Don't know if this helps anybody or not, but a metric bolt with a 13mm flat to flat head size is probably a M8x1.25.

 

I haven't been able to find a T47 either - checked Sears and the Home Depot- they only carry 45 and 50, nothing in between. Where did you guys get your T47?

 

Hey Chris,
Come up to Alfys pizza on Saturday @ 4pm & I might have a Spare t47 running around this place.
Auto Zone is really good for carring them & same with Advance Auto.

Normally I have tool kits to give away at the meetings.

 

i think i found a T47 at advance or autozone. if you need a set of torx bits, search ebay and you will find a few different people with sets that do have a T47.

 

I got my 47 in a 3/8 torx bit set form checker auto parts it was $10-12.

 

My Advanced Auto had a kit that I got recently that had like sixteen beefy torx bits from size 10 to 60 (including 47) for only $14.99...

Kevin D.

 

Thanks for the offer, I'll try to make the meeting- but It's been over two years now and I haven't made one yet

So I guess it's auto advance or autozone- thanks for the replies, I was beginning to think that the T47 didn't exist. Now I can take back my $8 Sears T50.

 

lol You are not the only one. We have lots of inactive members in our club but we dont care. July 18th is the Seaveiw show so come join us for that. Bring your car as well.

 

lol You are not the only one. We have lots of inactive members in our club but we dont care. July 18th is the Seaveiw show so come join us for that. Bring your car as well.

 

I happen to have that bolt sitting in front of me so i took a picture of it for you. That's a nickle by it for comparison.

 

Chris I couldnt find a spare one in my garage but for those that are looking heres some information:
Company that makes: Powerbuilt
Number: 6168751
Torx Bit Set 6 pack.