Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Lincoln MKX and 2014 Ford Edge. 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.

NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

Release and slide the rear safety belt retractor anchor bolt cover up the belt, then remove the rear safety belt retractor anchor bolt.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Position aside the quarter trim panel.
- Pull out on the quarter trim panel at the C-pillar to release the retaining clip to access the safety belt retractor.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Safety Belt Retractor Clip
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: Inspect the rear safety belt retractor D-ring cover for damage. If the D-ring cover does not remain in place, install a new cover.

Remove the rear safety belt retractor D-ring cover.
Remove the bolt and rear safety belt retractor D-ring.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Remove the bolt and rear safety belt retractor.
- Lift up to release the locator T-tab from the C-pillar sheet metal.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
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 .