How to remove the seat belt buckle on the Trumpchi GS8?
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To remove the seat belt buckle on the Trumpchi GS8, first use a screwdriver to pry open the plastic buckle and take it off, then you can replace it with a new one. Finally, reinstall the plastic buckle. Car buckles are divided into two types by material: plastic buckles and nylon buckles. The following situations require the seat belt to be replaced: 1. In some cases, if the seat belt has undergone a strong tensile load once, it should be replaced even if it is not damaged. 2. If the airbag deploys and bursts in an accident, the seat belt also needs to be replaced. 3. If the retractor in the seat belt structure ages and the seat belt cannot tighten or retract properly, it should also be replaced.
Previously, I disassembled the seatbelt buckle of the Trumpchi GS8. The operation isn't actually difficult, but the sequence is crucial. First, use a small pry tool to gently lift the plastic cover from the gap on the side of the buckle, being careful not to scratch the interior. Then, you'll see the fixing screws—it's recommended to loosen them counterclockwise with a T30 Torx wrench, avoiding excessive force to prevent stripping the threads. After removing the screws, you can pull the entire buckle module out from the mounting holes on the seat rail. The key point when reinstalling is to align the positioning pins and tighten the screws to the standard torque (the manual specifies 35Nm). By the way, some owners notice the seatbelt feels looser after reassembly, which might be due to improper resetting—you'll need to recheck if the buckle base is fully seated into the rail groove.
