Removal And Installation

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WARNING: After any crash, all of the following safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware must be inspected by an authorized dealer to verify correct function:

Retractors
Buckles
Belt tension sensor (BTS) (if equipped)
Front safety belt buckle support assemblies (slide bar) (if equipped)
Safety belt shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped)
Child safety seat tether bracket assemblies
Automatic locking retractor (ALR) feature for child safety seats (passenger seating positions only)

If any safety belt assembly is damaged, does not operate correctly or does not pass all of the Functional Tests in the DIAGNOSTIC TESTS , a new safety belt assembly must be installed. If any safety belt assembly attaching areas are damaged or distorted, the sheet metal must be restored to its original structural integrity and new safety belt assembly and attaching hardware must be installed. Failure to install new safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware may increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

After any crash that results in deployment of the driver and/or front outboard passenger safety belt pretensioners, new driver and/or front outboard passenger safety belt systems (including retractors, buckles and height adjusters) must be installed. Failure to install new safety belt systems increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

NOTE: Rear outboard safety belt retractors are not interchangeable. Each safety belt retractor is equipped with a locator pin unique to that seating position, and it cannot be installed in any other location. Do not remove or alter the locator pin in any way when installing the safety belt retractor or the safety belt retractor will not function as intended.

If equipped, insert an appropriate tool and release the detachable safety belt anchor from the seat.

Fig 1: Inserting Appropriate Tool & Releasing Detachable Safety Belt Anchor From Seat

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Inspect the D-ring cover for damage. If damaged or does not remain attached, install a new D-ring cover.

Remove the D-ring cover or open the safety belt sling sleeve.
Remove the bolt and D-ring or safety belt sling.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
For RH retractor, remove the upper rear quarter trim panel, upper front quarter trim panel, lower rear quarter trim panel (if equipped) and lower front quarter trim panel. For additional information, refer to Quarter Trim Panel - RH in INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
For LH retractor, remove the quarter trim finish panel, rear upper quarter trim panel (if equipped), rear lower quarter trim panel (if equipped), front upper quarter trim panel and front lower quarter trim panel. For additional information, refer to Quarter Trim Panel - LH in INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
If equipped, remove the bolt and safety belt anchor from the floor.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Detach the safety belt guide.
Remove the bolt and the safety belt retractor.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted and the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to the appropriate Functional Test in Safety Belt System .