Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Mustang. 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.

All vehicles

Remove the rear seat cushion. For additional information, refer to SEATING .
Remove the safety belt anchor bolt.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Coupe
Remove the parcel shelf. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Convertible
Remove the rear seat backrest. For additional information, refer to SEATING .
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 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 in this information.