Seat Belt Retractor: Description and Operation

Shoulder Harness
The shoulder harness webbing is attached to a retractor which is located in the quarter panel for the front seat and on the rear package tray for rear seat outboard locations. This retractor is designed to let the webbing freely move in or out at all times, except during vehicle deceleration. Then, it is automatically locked by a mechanically actuated inertia sensor.

The webbing then passes through a guide above and behind the occupant's shoulder which directs the webbing at the proper downward angle over the occupant's shoulder and chest and attaches to the lap safety belt buckle.

The 3-point system (lap and shoulder belts) is used for all rear outboard seat positions.