Safety Belt Retractor and Pretensioner: 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.

NOTE: To prevent component damage, the shipping clip on a new retractor must remain attached prior to the installation of the retractor to the vehicle.

NOTE: For coupe, the presenter must be in the downward position for correct installation of the safety belt retractor.

NOTE: Before installation, make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted and the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.

Install the bolt and safety belt retractor and pretensioner.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
NOTE: The Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip must be in the released position before installing the connector into the pretensioner. Failure to have the CPA clip in the released position may break the tabs on the CPA clip causing Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) to set in the Restraints Control Module (RCM).

Connect the safety belt retractor and pretensioner electrical connector.
- Lift up the CPA clip and install the electrical connector fully into the safety belt retractor pretensioner and seat the CPA clip.
  
  Fig 1: Lifting Up CPA Clip
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
For convertible, install the secondary safety belt guide to the speaker bracket.
Install the safety belt anchor bolt.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
For passenger side, connect the BTS electrical connector.

Fig 2: Locating BTS Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
For convertible, install the bolt and D-ring.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Install the quarter trim panel.
- For coupe, install the lower quarter trim panel.
- For convertible , install the upper and lower quarter trim panel.
- NOTE: During RH quarter trim panel installation, keep the Belt Tension Sensor (BTS) cover on the outside of the quarter trim panel so the safety belt anchor rotates without binding. Failure to follow this instruction may result in component damage and/or system failure.
  
  For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
NOTE: If the D-ring cover is damaged or does not remain closed, install a new D-ring cover.

For coupe, install the D-ring bolt, spacer and cover.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING in the General Procedures.
Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .