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Safety Belt Retractor and Pretensioner - Without Seat Integrated Restraints (SIR): Installation

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CrewCab passenger side 

    NOTE: Make sure that after an automatic locking retraction (ALR) retractor is installed that the retractor is not in the ALR mode of operation when installed.
    Fig 1: Positioning Safety Belt Retractor And Pretensioner
    G02774687Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Install the safety belt retractor and pretensioner.
    1. Position the safety belt retractor and pretensioner, aligning the tabs into the sheet metal.
    2. Using the special tool, install the bolt.
  2. Connect the safety belt retractor pretensioner electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Connecting Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner Electrical Connector
    G02774688Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the driver side B-pillar trim panel, the rear assist handle and front and rear door scuff plates.
  4. NOTE: Prior to installation, make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted.
    NOTE: Inspect the shoulder safety belt guide cover for damage. If the shoulder safety belt guide cover is damaged or the cover does not remain closed, install a new shoulder safety belt guide cover.
    Fig 3: Installing Nut And Close Cover
    G02774689Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Position the driver side shoulder safety belt guide, install the nut and close the cover.

    CrewCab passenger side 

  6. NOTE: Prior to installation, make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted.
    Fig 4: Positioning Front Passenger Side Safety Belt Anchor
    G02774690Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the front passenger side safety belt anchor.
    1. Position the front passenger side safety belt anchor.
    2. Using the special tool, install the bolt.

    CrewCab drivers side 

  8. NOTE: Prior to installation, make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted.
    Fig 5: Installing Front Driver Side Safety Belt Anchor
    G02774691Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the front driver side safety belt anchor.
    1. Position the front driver side safety belt anchor.
    2. Using the special tool, install the bolt.

    SuperCabs with safety belt retractor pretensioners 

  10. Position the safety belt shoulder height adjuster, install the bolt and reposition the cover.
    Fig 6: Installing Bolt And Reposition Cover
    G02774692Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the safety belt shoulder height adjuster cover pin-type retainer.
    Fig 7: Installing Safety Belt Shoulder Height Adjuster Cover Pin-Type Retainer
    G02774693Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. NOTE: Prior to installation, make sure that the safety belt webbing is not twisted.
    Fig 8: Positioning Safety Belt Anchor And Installing Bolt
    G02774694Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Position the safety belt anchor and install the bolt.
  14. Connect the safety belt retractor pretensioner electrical connector.
    Fig 9: Connecting Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner Electrical Connector
    G02774695Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. NOTE: Make sure that after an automatic locking retraction (ALR) retractor is installed, the retractor is not in the ALR mode of operation when installed.
    NOTE: Prior to installation, make sure that the safety belt webbing is not twisted.
    Fig 10: Positioning Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner
    G02774696Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Position the safety belt retractor pretensioner and install the bolt.
  17. Install the driver side door scuff plate.
    Fig 11: Installing Driver Side Door Scuff Plate
    G02774697Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Regular cab vehicles 

  18. NOTE: Make sure that after an automatic locking retraction (ALR) retractor is installed the retractor is not in the ALR mode of operation when installed.
    Fig 12: Installing Bolt
    G02774698Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the safety belt retractor and pretensioner.
    1. Position the safety belt retractor and pretensioner, aligning the tabs into the sheet metal.
    2. Using the special tool, install the bolt.
    3. Install the bolt.
  20. Connect the safety belt retractor pretensioner electrical connector.
    Fig 13: Connecting Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner Electrical Connector
    G02774699Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Install the driver side door scuff plate and rear corner trim panel.
  22. NOTE: Prior to installation, make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted.
    NOTE: Inspect the shoulder safety belt guide cover for damage. If the shoulder safety belt guide cover is damaged or the cover does not remain closed, install a new shoulder safety belt guide cover.
    Fig 14: Positioning Driver Side Shoulder Safety Belt Guide
    G02774700Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Position the driver side shoulder safety belt guide, install the nut and close the shoulder safety belt guide cover.
  24. NOTE: Prior to installation, make sure that the safety belt webbing is not twisted.
    Fig 15: Positioning Safety Belt Anchor
    G02774701Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Position the safety belt anchor. Using the special tool, install the bolt.

    All vehicles 

  26. Repower the SRS. Refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
  27. Check the active restraint system for correct operation. Refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .