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

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions and notes at the beginning of the removal procedure.

CrewCab vehicles 

  1. Install the safety belt retractor and pretensioner.
    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.
    1. Position the safety belt retractor and pretensioner, aligning the tabs into the sheet metal.
    2. Using the special tool, install the bolt.
      Fig 1: Installing Safety Belt Retractor And Pretensioner
      G01556440Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the safety belt retractor pretensioner electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool From Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner Electrical Connector
    G01556441Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Connect the safety belt retractor pretensioner electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Connecting Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner Electrical Connector
    G01556442Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    CrewCab passenger side 

  4. Install the front passenger side safety belt anchor.
    NOTE: Prior to installation, make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted.
    1. Position the front passenger side safety belt anchor.
    2. Using the special tool, install the bolt.
      Fig 4: Installing Front Passenger Side Safety Belt Anchor
      G01556443Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    CrewCab drivers side 

  5. Install the front driver side safety belt anchor.
    NOTE: Prior to installation, make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted.
    1. Position the front driver side safety belt anchor.
    2. Using the special tool, install the bolt.
      Fig 5: Installing Front Driver Side Safety Belt Anchor
      G01556444Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    SuperCabs with safety belt retractor pretensioners 

  6. Position the safety belt shoulder height adjuster, install the bolt and reposition the cover.
    Fig 6: Installing Safety Belt Shoulder Height Adjuster Bolt
    G01556445Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the safety belt shoulder height adjuster cover pin-type retainer.
    Fig 7: Installing Safety Belt Shoulder Height Adjuster Cover Pin-Type Retainer
    G01556446Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Position the safety belt anchor and install the bolt.
    NOTE: Prior to installation, make sure that the safety belt webbing is not twisted.
    Fig 8: Installing Safety Belt Anchor Bolt
    G01556447Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the safety belt retractor pretensioner floor electrical connector.
    Fig 9: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool From Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner Floor Electrical Connector
    G01556448Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Connect the safety belt retractor pretensioner electrical connector.
    Fig 10: Connecting Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner Electrical Connector
    G01556449Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Position the safety belt retractor pretensioner and install the bolt.
    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 11: Installing Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner Bolt
    G01556450Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Regular cab vehicles 

  12. Install the safety belt retractor and pretensioner.
    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.
    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.
      Fig 12: Installing Safety Belt Retractor And Pretensioner
      G01556451Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Position the safety belt anchor. Using the special tool, install the bolt.
    NOTE: Prior to installation, make sure that the safety belt webbing is not twisted.
    Fig 13: Installing Safety Belt Anchor Bolt
    G01556452Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the safety belt retractor pretensioner electrical connector.
    Fig 14: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool From Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner Electrical Connector
    G01556453Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Connect the safety belt retractor pretensioner electrical connector.
    Fig 15: Connecting Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner Electrical Connector
    G01556454Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  16. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  17. With the restraint system diagnostic tools still installed at the remaining deployable devices, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
  18. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
    WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing, adjusting or striking components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.

    The side air bag sensors are located at or near the base of the B-pillar. 

    To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped). 

    CrewCab vehicles 

  19. Install the B-pillar trim panel, the rear assist handle, and the front and rear door scuff plates.
  20. Install the shoulder safety belt guide.
    NOTE: Inspect the shoulder safety belt guide cover for damage. If the shoulder safety belt guide cover is damaged or cover does not remain closed, install a new shoulder safety belt guide cover.
    1. Position the B-pillar trim panel to the body and push in securing the retainers.
    2. Position the shoulder safety belt guide to the height adjuster.
    3. Install the nut.
    4. Close the shoulder safety belt guide cover.
      Fig 16: Installing Shoulder Safety Belt Guide
      G01556455Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    SuperCab vehicles 

  21. Install the door scuff plate.
    Fig 17: Install The Door Scuff Plate
    G01556456Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Regular cab vehicles 

  22. Install the corner trim panel.
  23. Install the shoulder safety belt guide. Close the shoulder safety belt guide cover.
    NOTE: Inspect the shoulder safety belt guide cover for damage. If the shoulder safety belt guide cover is damaged or cover does not remain closed, install a new shoulder safety belt guide cover.
    Fig 18: Installing Shoulder Safety Belt Guide
    G01556457Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  24. Restore the vehicle to operating condition.
    1. Reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation .
      WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, notes, and instructions in the supplemental restraint system deactivation/reactivation procedure.
    2. With all the restraint system diagnostic tools removed, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
      WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from the vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
    3. Check the active restraint system for correct operation. Refer to Safety Belt System .
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