Difference between L/R seat belt receptacles?

[angus]

OK, have a look at the diagram here:

http://www.acuraoemparts.com/delray...-T&catcgry5=SEAT+BELTS&ListAll=All&vinsrch=no

It shows the left seat belt receptacles @ $62 and the right @ $101 - I would think the left would be more since it has the wiring in it -

Anyone have any ideas as to how else they are dfferent, I want to buy new ones and I have a mind to order two left ones to save $40...

 

[pingu81]

The position of the metal notch which prevents the receptacle assembly from moving forward or backward is non-symmetrical. It's slightly off center. That's what makes them different. You could always buy two lefts and chop off one of the notches. :biggrin:

 

[Larry Bastanza]

Funny, I would have thought the lefgt one would be more pricey due to the electrical switch for the seatbelt light.

However, with that said, I have seen this many times with R/L Honda parts. It rarely makes sense. Sounds like it is time to find a wreck.

Regards,
LarryB

 

[angus]

The position of the metal notch which prevents the receptacle assembly from moving forward or backward is non-symmetrical. It's slightly off center. That's what makes them different. You could always buy two lefts and chop off one of the notches. :biggrin:

To update this, I just re-drilled the hole for the notch in the seat frame - two second mod!