Removal and Installation

WARNING: All safety belt assemblies (including retractors, belt tension sensor [BTS] if equipped, buckles, shoulder belt height adjusters [if equipped] child safety seat tether attachments and attaching hardware) should be inspected after any collision. All new belt assemblies should be installed unless a qualified technician finds the assemblies show no damage and operate correctly. Belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and new assemblies installed if either damage or incorrect operation is noted. Failure to follow these instructions could increase the risk of injury in collisions.

NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

4-door, 5-door and wagon

Remove the bolt and the safety belt retractor lower anchor.
- To install, tighten to 38 Nm (28 lb-ft).

3-door

Remove the bolt and slide the safety belt off the anchor rail.
- To install, tighten to 38 Nm (28 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 1: Locating Anchor Rail Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

All vehicles

Remove the A-pillar molding.

Fig 2: Locating A-Pillar Molding Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Certain production trim panels have a retaining clip on the front edge.

Remove the B-pillar upper trim panel.
- Feed the safety belt webbing through the B-pillar upper trim panel.
Remove the bolt and the D-ring.
- To install, tighten to 38 Nm (28 lb-ft).
Remove the 2 bolts and the safety belt shoulder height adjuster.
- To install, tighten to 38 Nm (28 lb-ft).

CAUTION: Make sure the spacer is correctly located between the floor covering and inner sill.

CAUTION: Make sure the pin on the B-pillar trim is located correctly into the height adjuster.

CAUTION: Make sure that the rear end of the anchor rail, on 3-door vehicles, is correctly located before tightening the Torx bolt.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM in this article.