black lever in the door frame, it controls seat belts!

dannydavi · 12-02-2008, 02:34 AM

So I have heard this question a few times and have always wondered myself. What is that black lever in the door jam/frame? I was trying to fix my passenger side seat belt and came across what that lever controls. Some seat belt mechanism!! here's a pic. As for what it actually does I'm not sure, but definitely seat belts.

Chambers · 12-02-2008, 03:00 AM

It's a release that pulls the belt taught after you open the door. That way it doesn't get in the way when getting out of a vehicle.

dannydavi · 12-02-2008, 05:04 AM

ah, that makes perfect sense.

12-02-2008, 02:34 AM	#1
dannydavi 12psi boost Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 373	black lever in the door frame, it controls seat belts! So I have heard this question a few times and have always wondered myself. What is that black lever in the door jam/frame? I was trying to fix my passenger side seat belt and came across what that lever controls. Some seat belt mechanism!! here's a pic. As for what it actually does I'm not sure, but definitely seat belts. __________________ '86.5 Supra - A/T - N/A - JDM Useful Sites: ToyoDIY.com ToyotaPart.com MKIIITSRM

12-02-2008, 03:00 AM	#2
Chambers walbro fp Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA - Harford County, Maryland Posts: 481	It's a release that pulls the belt taught after you open the door. That way it doesn't get in the way when getting out of a vehicle. __________________ Whats in the garage, well.... in the yard. 1986.5 Toyota Supra - NA - 5 spd 1986 Ford Ranger Lowrider - 5 spd 1984 Ford Ranger XLT - 7" Lift - 4X4 - Auto "Stuck in the 80's"

12-02-2008, 05:04 AM	#3
dannydavi 12psi boost Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 373	ah, that makes perfect sense. __________________ '86.5 Supra - A/T - N/A - JDM Useful Sites: ToyoDIY.com ToyotaPart.com MKIIITSRM