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Copyright 2015 RetroBelt USA, LLC

PRECAUTIONS

This seatbelt kit has been rigorously tested by an independent laboratory to meet or 
exceed Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) #208, #209, #302. 

Legal Disclosure

RetroBelt USA, LLC, or its subsidiaries assume no responsibility for proper or improper 
installation. Every attempt has been made to make this user’s manual as informative 
as possible. This manual may be updated from time to time. The retrofitting steps in 
this manual should only be performed by a professional installer to ensure that the 
installation is as safe as possible.

Government Regulations

All US passenger cars manufactured after 1961 have seatbelt anchor points for at 
least two lap belts in the front seat area. Since January 1, 1968, vehicle manufacturers 
have been required to install lap belt anchor points for each front and rear seating 
position as well as upper torso belt anchor points at each forward facing outboard 
seating position. On January 1, 1972, this requirement became effective for trucks. 

Warnings

Always use factory fittings added by the manufacturer whenever possible. 

When using the vehicle manufacturer’s threaded floor fittings, it is important that all 
full threads be engaged to obtain maximum strength of the anchor point. 

Seatbelts should NEVER be attached to the seat unless the vehicle manufacturer 
specifically designed the seats and seat mounting systems to withstand seatbelt 
assembly loads.

When drilling, make sure you don’t drill through the fuel lines, exhaust system, gas 
tank, brake lines, or electrical wiring.

Be certain that the area you plan to install your anchor mount to is strong enough 
before installing your anchor point. 

Always reinforce the anchor points to ensure the safety of the driver and passengers.

Some installations may require modification to the chassis, frame, or interior to 
allow for safe installation of an anchor point. This should only be attempted by a 
professional installer. 

If you are reusing existing anchor points, make sure you inspect them for cracks, rust, 
or other weaknesses. Do not reuse them if they are damaged in any way. 

Summary of Contents for Tri Five

Page 1: ...MODERN SAFETY FOR YOUR CLASSIC www retrobelt com 1955 57 CHEVROLET 3 POINT SEATBELT KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE ...

Page 2: ... 2 INSTALLATION HARDWARE 3 PRECAUTIONS 4 INSTALLATION GUIDELINES INSTALLING ANCHOR POINTS 5 FRONT SEATS SEDAN WAGON 7 FRONT SEATS COUPE CONVERTIBLE 10 BACK SEATS 11 USE AND MAINTENANCE 13 LIMITED WARRANTY 14 INSTALLATION NOTES 16 ...

Page 3: ...fety of yourself and your family General Features Twenty inches of webbing on receiver perfect for bench seat installations Meets or exceeds federal motor vehicle safety standards Grade 5 hardware kit Grade 5 mounting hardware included Starburst push button buckle and chrome belt ends Eight colors available with color matched retractors 1 year parts and labor warranty The information enclosed in t...

Page 4: ...e only to be used as a guide for installing anchor points in vehicles that are not already equipped with them The retrofitting steps in this manual should only be performed by a professional installer to ensure that the installation is as safe as possible Grade 5 Anchor Mount QTY 2 Grade 5 Anchor Adapter QTY 2 7 16 Grade 5 Hex Anchor Bolt QTY 2 2 48 Oversized Fastener Anchor QTY 6 7 16 Nut QTY 14 ...

Page 5: ...ng position On January 1 1972 this requirement became effective for trucks Warnings Always use factory fittings added by the manufacturer whenever possible When using the vehicle manufacturer s threaded floor fittings it is important that all full threads be engaged to obtain maximum strength of the anchor point Seatbelts should NEVER be attached to the seat unless the vehicle manufacturer specifi...

Page 6: ...ed to create new anchor points Choose a Location for the Anchor Points This section is for vehicles that are not already equipped with anchor points The retrofitting steps in this section should only be performed by a professional installer Place the seatbelts on the seats and move them into position to check for placement See Figure 1 Remove the seats if necessary and check beneath the floor pan ...

Page 7: ...be held responsible if you choose a weak location for your anchor points Line up the retractor and shoulder guides to your desired position Make sure the installation does not interfere with the seatbelt webbing The retractor will not operate properly if the seatbelt is obstructed The best way to prepare your anchor point is to hold the mounting bracket in place and outline it with a felt tipped m...

Page 8: ...mend using one of these two options to do this Option 1 recommended option One way to install the anchor point is to weld the anchor mount to the B pillar Fully integrate the mount into the pillar to allow the shoulder mount to be bolted solidly to the B pillar See Figure 3 We recommend that this done by a professional installer Figure 3 Weld the anchor mount to the B pillar Anchor mount fully int...

Page 9: ... clamps Figure 4 Grade 5 anchor mount Cut a slit into the B pillar B pillar Place the anchor mount Into the B pillar Use clamps to secure the anchor mount bolt it down then remove the clamps Install the Anchor Mounts to the Floor Using the templates you made with the felt tipped marker drill a hole in the correct location for the second and third anchor points Secure the anchor mounts beneath the ...

Page 10: ...sure the webbing of the seatbelt is tangle free and allows for unobstructed operation Finally test the function and fit of the seatbelts Figure 6 New anchor point close up Cutaway of B pillar showing placement of anchor mount Belt end mounts to floor using round anchor mount installed beneath floor pan Retractor Anchor adapter close up ...

Page 11: ...y and signs of rust Hold the anchor mount in place and trace with a felt tipped marker to make a template Then drill your hole and install the anchor mount by holding the mount into place and placing the bolt through the hole You can also reinforce the anchor mount by riveting or welding the mount into place See page 8 for welding instructions Tighten the bolt down and reinstall interior panels Th...

Page 12: ...y using a felt tipped marker like you did in the previous steps Check under the car and make sure you won t drill into the gas tank fuel lines exhaust pipes etc Once you ve measured your templates and ensured that everything lines up drill your holes and install the anchor mounts beneath the floor pan See Figure 8 Now install the retractor to the anchor mount INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Figure 8 Back ...

Page 13: ...id in the previous steps then mount the seatbelts and run them through the crack between the backrest and bottom of the seat See Figure 9 Reinstall the package tray and route the seatbelt from the retractor through the crack between the package tray and the back seat Check to ensure proper operation Make sure the retractor is not obstructed in any way INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Figure 9 ...

Page 14: ...or assembly regularly If the assembly does not work properly or if the seatbelt has cuts or frayed worn webbing it must be replaced More frequent inspections may be necessary if the seatbelt is subjected to harsh treatment or extreme conditions Whenever a vehicle is involved in a collision you must replace every part of the seatbelt kit including the mounting hardware Clean seatbelts with mild soa...

Page 15: ...p and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage If the seatbelt has been involved in an accident RetroBelt USA LLC cannot be held liable and the seatbelt kit cannot be warrantied repaired or returned This warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred during shipment failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warranter failures which result from accident misuse abu...

Page 16: ...15 INSTALLATION NOTES ...

Page 17: ...16 Copyright 2015 RetroBelt USA LLC INSTALLATION NOTES ...

Page 18: ...MODERN SAFETY FOR YOUR CLASSIC RetroBelt USA LLC 7370 Eastgate Road Suite 125 Henderson NV 89011 p 702 483 2222 f 702 483 2229 www retrobelt com ...

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