Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2013 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: All safety belt components must be inspected and corrected as part of any collision repair. Inspect all safety belt components as prescribed by Safety Belt Inspection and Repair After a Collision . Failure to follow this instruction may result in incorrect operation of the safety belt system and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

SuperCab vehicles

Using an appropriate tool, push in the pin hole while pulling the safety belt tongue out of the safety belt buckle.

Fig 1: Locating Pin Hole On Safety Belt Buckle (SuperCab Vehicles)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the rear seat backrest. For additional information, refer to SEATING .
Crew Cab vehicle with 60/40 seat
Using an appropriate tool, push in the pin hole while pulling the safety belt tongue out of the safety belt buckle.

Fig 2: Locating Pin Hole Of Safety Belt Buckle (Crew Cab Vehicle With 60/40 Seat)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fold the 60 percent portion of the rear 60/40 seat backrest forward.
All seats
Remove the center safety belt retractor bezel.
Pull to release the clips and remove the center safety belt retractor cover.
- Feed the center safety belt retractor belt and tongue through the center safety belt retractor cover.
Remove the center safety belt retractor.
1. Remove the 2 center safety belt retractor D-ring nuts (1 shown).
  - To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
2. Separate the center safety belt retractor D-ring from the sheet metal.
3. Remove the center safety belt retractor bolt.
  - To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
4. Slide the center safety belt retractor up, releasing the tab and remove the center safety belt retractor.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Center Safety Belt Retractor, Bolt, Nut And D-Ring
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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 .