General Procedure

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NOTE: These procedures apply to both wire-formed and stamped D-ring designs.

If necessary, remove the B, C or D-pillar trim panel. REFER to B-PILLAR TRIM PANEL , C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL - WITHOUT INFLATABLE SAFETY BELTS or C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL - WITH INFLATABLE SAFETY BELTS , and D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
NOTE: Typical D-ring shown in illustration, others similar.

Grasp the safety belt webbing at the D-ring and fold the twisted portion of the belt webbing over itself.

Fig 1: Folding Twisted Portion Of Belt Webbing
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Feed the folded portion of the safety belt webbing through the D-ring to remove the twist from the belt webbing.

Fig 2: Identifying Safety Belt Webbing And D-Ring
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.