Removal And Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
All seatbelt components must be inspected and corrected as part of any collision repair. Inspect all seatbelt components as prescribed by Safety Belt Inspection and Repair After a Collision . Failure to follow this instruction may result in incorrect operation of the seatbelt system and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
- 1.NOTE: Inspect the D-ring cover for damage. If the cover is damaged or does not remain closed, install a new D-ring cover.
Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to Interior Trim and Ornamentation .
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Access the bolt behind the safety belt shoulder height adjuster cover in the following sequence:- 1.
Lower the safety belt shoulder height adjuster to the lowest point.
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Fold the cover over.
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Remove the safety belt shoulder height adjuster in the following sequence:- 1.
Rotate the safety belt shoulder height adjuster downward to release the lower tab.
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Remove the safety belt shoulder height adjuster.
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- 5.NOTE: 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.
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Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to the appropriate Functional Test in Component Test .