Seat Belt plastic housing removal

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by Mobiledreams, Aug 27, 2009.

  1. Mobiledreams

    Mobiledreams Member Supporting Member

    Joined:
    May 18, 2008
    Messages:
    72
    Likes Received:
    25
    Trophy Points:
    77
    Location:
    Buffalo WV
    Vehicle:
    1976 Maverick
    Anyone have any pointers for removing the rivets that hold the plastic cover over the seat belt mechanism, 74 -77 the ones in the rocker panel? Trying to rebuild one using two. I tried to drill but they spin and burn the plastic. KP
     
    Mobiledreams, Aug 27, 2009
    #1
  2. Bob Wiken

    Bob Wiken Chronologically Gifted

    Joined:
    May 10, 2007
    Messages:
    1,592
    Likes Received:
    4
    Trophy Points:
    102
    Location:
    Fayetteville, Arkansas
    Vehicle:
    1973 maverick, '87 306 H.O., roller rockers C4
    Try a dremel tool with the "round sandpaper tube thing"
     
    Bob Wiken, Aug 27, 2009
    #2
  3. Mobiledreams

    Mobiledreams Member Supporting Member

    Joined:
    May 18, 2008
    Messages:
    72
    Likes Received:
    25
    Trophy Points:
    77
    Location:
    Buffalo WV
    Vehicle:
    1976 Maverick
    :)Ill give it a try maybe I can get to the back of the rivets with the dremel. Off to harbor freight. KP
     
    Mobiledreams, Aug 27, 2009
    #3
  4. littleredtoy

    littleredtoy Seth

    Joined:
    Apr 27, 2002
    Messages:
    4,050
    Likes Received:
    15
    Trophy Points:
    162
    Location:
    North Carolina, Triangle Area
    Vehicle:
    '74 Comet GT
    It seem like the round plastic covers pop off, and a torx bit is all that is required to get the assembly out. I don't remember any rivets on mine('74 model).
    Can you post a pic of the rivets that you are talking about?


    Seth
     
    littleredtoy, Aug 27, 2009
    #4
  5. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    18,304
    Likes Received:
    1,367
    Trophy Points:
    878
    Location:
    Albany, Indiana
    Vehicle:
    1972 Maverick Grabber - Color: Orange Also, 1976 Ford Maverick 4-door, 1977 Mercury Comet 2-door.
    The rivits are used to hold the plastic to the seat belt assembly.
     
    Craig Selvey, Aug 27, 2009
    #5

Share This Page