Front Safety Belt Retractor

FRONT SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR

Torx Bit, Safety Belt Bolt:

Special Tool(s)

Removal and Installation

WARNING:
- All safety belt assemblies including retractors, buckles, belt tension sensor (BTS), if equipped, front seat belt buckle support assemblies (slide bar), if equipped, shoulder belt height adjusters, if equipped, child safety seat tether bracket assemblies, if equipped, and attaching hardware should be inspected after any collision. Ford recommends new safety belt assemblies be installed unless a qualified technician finds the assemblies show no damage and operate correctly. Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and new assemblies installed if either damage or incorrect operation is noted.

The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) feature of the safety belt retractor must be checked by a qualified technician to verify that the ALR feature for a child seat is functioning properly, in addition to other checks for proper safety belt system function. A belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if the safety belt assembly's "automatic locking retractor" feature or any other safety belt function is not operating properly when inspected according to the functional inspection procedures. Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions.

- The safety belt pretensioner is a pyrotechnic device. Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag equipped vehicle and when handling a safety belt buckle pretensioner or safety belt retractor pretensioner. Never probe a pretensioner electrical connector. Doing so could result in pretensioner or air bag deployment and could result in personal injury.
- To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.

NOTE:
- The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the restraint control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
- The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
- Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.

1. Remove the safety belt anchor bolt.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).







2. Remove the front and rear door opening weatherstrips along the entire length of the B-pillar trim panels.
3. Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel.
- To install, raise the safety belt height adjuster and trim panel slider plate to the upper position for correct installation.

4. Remove the D-ring bolt.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

5. Remove the front and rear door scuff plate trim.
6. Remove the lower B-pillar trim panel.
7. Remove the secondary safety belt guide.
8. Remove the safety belt retractor bolt and safety belt retractor.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
10. Check the active restraint system for correct operation.