Rear Outer Seatbelt Lower Retractor - Vehicles With: Inflatable Seatbelts: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2019 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

NOTE: Follow the unique instruction or graphic for this step in installation.

Open the seatbelt tongue cover.
1. Push the seatbelt tongue lower cover to one side, lift and disengage that side of the cover.
2. Push the seatbelt tongue lower cover to one side, lift and disengage that side of the cover.
3. Push the seatbelt tongue lower cover forward to disengage and open the cover.
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NOTE: Follow the unique instruction or graphic for this step in installation.

Disassemble the lap belt from the seatbelt tongue.
1. Push down on the lap belt spring clip.
2. Remove the pin.
3. Pull the lap belt through the seatbelt tongue cover.
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Vehicles without rear under seat storage
Raise the rear seat cushion.

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Vehicles with rear under seat storage
NOTE: The rear seat cushions must be unlocked to perform this step.

Raise the rear seat cushions.

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1. Remove the vehicle jack tool kit retainer.
2. Remove the vehicle jack tool kit.
3. Remove the rear under seat storage compartment mat.
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Remove the rear under seat storage compartment.
1. Remove the caps.
2. Remove the nuts.
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All vehicles
Remove the seatbelt lower retractor cover.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the dust boot.
3. Remove the cover while feeding the seatbelt through the opening.
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Remove the bolt and the seatbelt lower retractor.
Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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