Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: All safety belt assemblies (including retractors, belt tension sensors [BTS] if equipped, buckles, shoulder belt height adjusters [if equipped], child safety seat tether attachments and attaching hardware) should be inspected after any collision. All new belt assemblies should be installed unless a qualified technician finds the assemblies show no damage and operate correctly. Belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and new assemblies installed if either damage or incorrect operation is noted.
The automatic locking retractor (ALR) feature of the safety belt retractor must be checked by a qualified technician to verify that the ALR feature for a child safety seat is functioning correctly, in addition to other checks for correct safety belt system function. A new belt and retractor assembly must be installed if the safety belt assembly's ALR feature or any other safety belt function is not operating correctly when inspected. Failure to install a new belt and retractor assembly may increase the risk of injury in collisions.

Remove the rear seat cushion. For additional information, refer to SEATING .
Remove the bolt and safety belt retractor anchor.
- To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Remove the parcel shelf. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Remove the bolt and center safety belt retractor.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .