Safety Belt Retractor - Front: Installation

CAUTION: Do not remove the shipping clip until the shoulder safety belt guide is secured in position. Allowing the safety belt to be retracted further into the safety belt retractor may cause the safety belt retractor to lock and not release the safety belt.

NOTE: Make sure that after an automatic locking retraction (ALR) retractor is installed that the retractor is not in the ALR mode of operation when installed.

Fig 1: Installing Safety Belt Retractor With Torque Specification

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install the safety belt retractor.
1. Position the safety belt retractor, aligning the tabs into the sheet metal.
2. Using the special tool, install the bolt.
Install the B-pillar trim panel, the rear assist handle and front and rear door scuff plates.

NOTE: Prior to installation, make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted.

NOTE: Inspect the shoulder safety belt guide cover for damage. If the shoulder safety belt guide cover is damaged or the cover does not remain closed, install a new shoulder safety belt guide cover.

Fig 2: Installing Shoulder Safety Belt Guide Nut With Torque Specification

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Position the shoulder safety belt guide, install the nut and close the cover.

NOTE: Prior to installation, make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted.

Fig 3: Installing Front Safety Belt Anchor With Torque Specification

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Install the front safety belt anchor.
1. Position the front safety belt anchor.
2. Using the special tool, install the bolt.
Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM in this article.