Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 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.

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

NOTE: When installing, engage the locator tab at the front of the rear center safety belt retractor to the parcel shelf sheet metal opening.

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 restraints for correct operation. For additional information, refer to the appropriate Functional Test procedure in Safety Belt System .