Repair Notes

WARNING: ALL OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING FRONT SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR AND TONGUES AND ATTACHING HARDWARE SHOULD BE INSPECTED AFTER ANY COLLISION. FORD RECOMMENDS THAT ALL SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES IN USE DURING A COLLISION BE REPLACED UNLESS THE COLLISION WAS MINOR AND A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN FINDS THAT THE BELTS SHOW NO DAMAGE AND CONTINUE TO OPERATE PROPERLY. SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES NOT IN USE DURING A COLLISION SHOULD ALSO BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF EITHER DAMAGE OR IMPROPER OPERATION IS NOTED.

The safety seat belts and shoulder belts are factory-installed in their proper locations. If the safety belts or shoulder belts are removed for any reason, they should be reinstalled according to factory design specifications.

When replacing safety belts and/or retractor assemblies, use only the replacement parts specified in the Ford Parts and Service Division Master Parts and Accessories Catalogs for the vehicle being serviced.

Use Safety Belt Bolt Bit T77L-2100-A (#50 Torx(R)) to remove or install all safety belt assembly anchorage bolts. Upon installation, tighten the anchor bolts to 33-40 N.m (22-30 ft-lb).