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. Failure to follow these instructions could increase the risk of injury in collisions.

Position the seat to its most FORWARD position.
Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .

NOTE: Position the safety belt shoulder height adjuster DOWN to access the bolt.

Remove the bolt
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Remove the safety belt shoulder height adjuster.
1. Rotate the safety belt shoulder height adjuster DOWNWARD to release the lower tab.
2. Remove the safety belt shoulder height adjuster.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Safety Belt Shoulder Height Adjuster
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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

NOTE: When installing the safety belt shoulder height adjuster, the lower T-tab must be engaged into the body prior to installing the bolt.

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