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Safety Belt Retractor - 2nd Row, Outboard, with Inflatable Shoulder Belt: Installation

  1. 1.

    Position the D-ring and install the bolt.

    1. 1.

      Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

  1. 2.

    Position the safety belt retractor and install the bolt.

    1. 1.

      Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

    1. 2.

      Remove the shipping clip.

  1. 3.

    For the LH retractor with auxiliary HVAC, install the 2 bolts.

    1. 1.

      Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

  1. 4.

    Install the C-pillar trim panel. REFER to Interior Trim and Ornamentation - With Inflatable Safety Belts.

  1. 5.

    NOTE: Before installation, make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted and the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.

    Prepare the lap safety belt for assembly.

    1. 1.

      Make sure the lower safety belt tongue cover is positioned on the safety belt as shown in illustration.

    1. 2.

      Make sure the bushing is positioned in the safety belt web loop.

    1. 3.

      The secondary safety belt web loop must be positioned down.
GFD37319Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 6.

    NOTE: Refer to the explode view for assembly details.

    Assemble the lap belt to the safety belt tongue.

    1. 1.

      Position the safety belt web loop to the safety belt tongue.

    1. 2.

      Push down on the lap belt and spring clip.

    1. 3.

      Insert the pin.

  1. 7.

    Make sure the pin is pushed all the way in and the spring clip is allowed to ride up on the shoulder of the pin.
GFD37809Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 8.

    Slide the upper safety belt tongue cover on.

  1. 9.

    Engage the lower safety belt tongue cover to the safety belt tongue retainers.
GFD37290Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 10.

    NOTE: If the pin is not pushed all the way in the lower safety belt tongue cover will not close correctly.

    Push the lower safety belt tongue cover to each side and engage the retainers.

  1. 11.

    Check the active restraint system for correct operation. Refer to Safety Belt System .