Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Ford Mustang. 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 the 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.

All vehicles

Remove the rear seat cushion. For additional information, refer to SEATING article.
Remove the safety belt anchor bolt.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

Coupe

Fold the rear seat backrests down.
Remove the parcel shelf. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.

Convertible

Remove the rear seat backrest. For additional information, refer to SEATING article.

NOTE: If the D-ring cover is damaged or does not remain attached, install a new D-ring cover.

Open the D-ring cover and remove the D-ring bolt.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

All vehicles

Remove the bolt and safety belt retractor.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

NOTE: The shipping clip on a new retractor must remain attached prior to the installation of the retractor into the vehicle. To prevent component failure, the clip must be removed after the retractor is installed.

NOTE: Before installation, make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted when it is inserted through the parcel shelf.

NOTE: Before installation, 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 restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to the appropriate Functional Test procedure in Safety Belt System .