E240 Squeaky seatbelts

[MercE240]

Hi, The front 2 seatbelts in particular tend to squeak quite loudly when pulling them through. (E240 -1999)
Any idea how to access the mechanism please,and what/where to lubricate.
They are covered with an upright which matches the interior lining, they are held i n place some how, but I can't see any obvious clips/screws etc.
The rear ones are easier to access as the panels just unclip.
I was advised that the dealer should have checked them on the last service, but I do not want to make a special trip now to sort it out.


Thanks Colin

 

[television]

You have to pull the cover off the B pillar and be very careful just to get a lubrucant just on the center spindle.

PTFE does the best job and its clean stuff

 

[MercE240]

Thanks, there appears to be some sort of crimped clip either side near the inside top of the cover.

 

[television]

The covers do just prise oft and the clips you speak of can bite into the trim and B pillar,, there is no other way,,if a piece of the plastic does break off you can move the clip to a new place