Safety Belt Retractor and Pretensioner: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.

Position the safety belt retractor and pretensioner.
Install the bolt.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Connect the electrical connector.

Vehicles with seat side air bags

WARNING: The tightening torque of the air bag side impact sensor retaining bolts is critical for correct system operation.

NOTE: The side impact sensor bolts must be installed in the sequence shown.

Install the side impact sensor with bracket.
1. Position the side impact sensor with bracket.
2. Install the bolt.
  - Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
3. Install the bolt.
  - Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
4. Connect the electrical connector.
  
  Fig 1: Installing Side Impact Sensor With Bracket
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

All vehicles

Install the secondary safety belt guide screw.
Install the upper and lower B-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Install the safety belt anchor and bolt.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Install the safety belt anchor bolt cover.
Install the D-ring and bolt.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING in the General Procedures..
Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .