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Removal and Installation

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WARNING: All safety belt assemblies (including retractors, buckles, belt tension sensor [BTS], if equipped, front seat belt buckle support assemblies [slide bar], if equipped, shoulder belt height adjusters, if equipped, child safety seat tether bracket assemblies, if equipped, and attaching hardware) should be inspected after any collision. Ford recommends new safety belt assemblies be installed unless a qualified technician finds the assemblies show no damage and operate correctly. Safety 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 seat is functioning properly, in addition to other checks for proper safety belt system function. A belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if the safety belt assembly's "automatic locking retractor" feature or any other safety belt function is not operating properly when inspected according to the functional inspection procedures in the COMPONENT TEST . Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
NOTE: The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
NOTE: Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.

    All front retractors 

  1. Remove the safety belt guide cover by squeezing the height adjuster buttons and pulling the cover out at the bottom.
    Fig 1: Removing Safety Belt Guide Cover
    G04622526Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the B-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .

    3. Front passenger retractor 

  3. Depower the SRS. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
    4. NOTE: Early build shown, late build similar.
  4. Disconnect the belt tension sensor electrical connector.

    5. All front retractors 

  5. Remove the safety belt retractor anchor bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  6. Remove the safety belt retractor upper bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  7. Remove the safety belt retractor lower bolt and the safety belt retractor.
    • To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

    9. Front passenger retractor 

  9. Repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .

    10. All front retractors 

  10. Check the active restraint system for correct operation.
    • Make sure that after the rear safety belt retractor is installed, the retractor is not in the automatic locking retractor (ALR) mode. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM  in this article.
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