I had them both out on my 82 Westy a few months ago.  No need to remove
cabinets.

On 4/25/2011 11:21 AM, Alistair Bell wrote:
> yes, its tight getting the reel out, but its doable.
>
> Oh, wait, I am not sure about access to the screws on the metal bail
> that keep the belt from rubbing on the cabinet. 2 phillips head screws
> hold that on and I can't recall if there is driver access. The rest of
> it can be taken out, I did it a couple of weeks ago (I did not install
> that bail when I put my cabinets into my syncro).
>
> The bolts holding belt to body beside seat, the "other end" to the
> reel, can be tight and rusted in if you come from salt zone. Spray
> some rust buster stuff on end of bolt, in wheel well, just for good
> luck :)

> On 25-Apr-11, at 9:56 AM, Todd Last wrote:
>
>> Is there any way to remove the driver's seatbelt for cleaning or
>> replacement without having to remove the cabinets?