Seat Belt Height Adjuster: Service and Repair
SAFETY BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTERSafety Belt Bolt Bit:
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
REMOVAL
WARNING: All safety belt assemblies including retractors, buckles, 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. All belt assemblies should be replaced unless a qualified technician finds the assemblies show no damage and operate properly. Belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper 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 the 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.
NOTE: New safety belt buckles, height adjusters, center adjust tongues and belts and retractors can be installed separately. However, if a safety belt assembly was in use during a collision, a new safety belt and retractor must be installed as well as the center adjust tongue and safety belt and buckle assembly or the center adjust tongue and the cable and buckle assembly. When installing new safety belts and buckles, height adjusters, safety cables and buckles, center adjust tongues and safety belts and retractors, use only the parts specified in the Ford Master Parts Catalog for the make and model of the vehicle being repaired. Safety belt assemblies must not be interchanged between vehicle models.
1. NOTE: If the safety belt shoulder height adjuster guide cover is damaged or if it does not remain attached, install a new cover.
Remove the safety belt shoulder height adjuster strap guide cover.
2. Remove the safety belt shoulder height adjuster strap guide nut and remove the shoulder height adjuster strap guide.
3. Pull out to release the retaining clips and remove the upper B-pillar trim panel.
4. Reposition the safety belt shoulder height adjuster for removal.
1 Using special tool 501-010 (T77L-2100-A), remove the bolt.
2 Pivot the safety belt shoulder height adjuster downward.
5. Remove the safety belt shoulder height adjuster.
1 Rotate the tab to align with the slot in the B-pillar.
2 Remove the safety belt shoulder height adjuster.
INSTALLATION
1. NOTE:
- Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.
- Make sure to tighten nuts and bolts to specification.
- If the safety belt guide cover is damaged or if it does not remain attached, install a new cover.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Check the restraint system for correct operation.