Converting the passive seat belts?

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Apr 24, 2008 | 06:58 AM

DeLoreanSS

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Converting the passive seat belts?

Hello, I have purchased an 89 Rouge Edition Coupe with the ubiquitous automatic seatbelts. The trim pieces which cover the tracks and pillars have broken off (not uncommon I have been told). I wondered if anyone has tried converting an XJS to standard seat belts. Any adivce?

Apr 2, 2009 | 10:12 AM

darkarrow

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This is a bit late but to let you know Jaguar has a recall out for the broken seatbelts and they will replace them for free. I'm in the process of getting this done, Good luck.

Sep 21, 2014 | 10:43 PM

OrangeBeast05

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Passive restraints

I have a 1989 XJS coupe and am also tired of the passive restraints. Mine are still operational, but have "hung up" a few times. Thankfully, they randomly began working again, but I'm interested in getting rid of them altogether. Any suggestions?
Thanks!

Sep 22, 2014 | 10:31 AM

Mkii250

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Maybe contact someone like 3 Point Retractable Seat Belt with Chrome Seatbelt Buckle and see what they know.

Sep 22, 2014 | 11:45 AM

sidescrollin

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The biggest obstacle is replacing those trim pieces, if you need to replace them anyway, now is a good chance to change it over. You can probably also take some belts out of another XJS, since it isn't a common item taken at yards, and replace the webbing is necessary.

One of my trim piece is broken atm and I have yet to find a replacement for it.