Removal And Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
All seatbelt components must be inspected and corrected as part of any collision repair. Inspect all seatbelt components as prescribed by Safety Belt Inspection and Repair After a Collision . Failure to follow this instruction may result in incorrect operation of the seatbelt system and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
All retractors
- 1.
Remove the rear quarter trim panel. For additional information, refer to Interior Trim and Ornamentation .
Second row retractors
- 2.NOTE: Inspect the D-ring cover for damage. If the cover is damaged or does not remain closed, install a new D-ring cover and bolt.
Open the D-ring cover and remove the D-ring bolt.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Third row retractors
- 4.NOTE: Inspect the D-ring cover for damage. If the cover is damaged or does not remain closed, install a new D-ring cover and bolt. Expedition and Navigator third row D-ring cover is serviced as part of the safety belt retractor assembly.
If equipped, open the D-ring cover and remove the D-ring bolt.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- 5.
If equipped, remove the sling bolt cover and safety belt sling bolt.- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- 6.
For RH third row safety belt retractor, remove the 2 screws and position aside the auxiliary relay box, if equipped.
All retractors
- 8.NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted and the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.NOTE: Before installing the third row safety belt anchor, make sure the floor-slotted plastic insert is still present. If it is not, another insert must be installed.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- 9.
Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to the appropriate Functional Test in Component Test .