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General Procedure

NOTE: These procedures apply to both wire-formed and stamped D-ring designs.
  1. If necessary, remove the appropriate B, C or D-pillar trim panel:

    REFER to B-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .

    REFER to C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL - WITH INFLATABLE SAFETY BELTS , or

    REFER to C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL - WITHOUT INFLATABLE SAFETY BELTS .

    REFER to D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .

  2. 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: View Of Folding Twisted Portion Of Belt Webbing Over Itself
    G06384778Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Feed the folded portion of the safety belt webbing through the D-ring to remove the twist from the belt webbing.
    Fig 2: Feeding Folded Portion Of Safety Belt Webbing Through D-Ring
    G06071314Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.