Front Safety Belt Retractor
FRONT SAFETY BELT RETRACTORSafety Belt Bolt Bit:
Special Tool(s)
Removal and Installation
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 belt and retractor must be installed as well as the center adjust tongue and 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 belt 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.
Driver Side and Passenger Side
1. Position the front seat to its most forward position.
2. Remove the front scuff plate
3. NOTE: If the safety belt guide cover is damaged or if it does not remain attached, install a new cover.
Remove the safety belt guide cover.
4. Remove the safety belt guide nut.
5. Pull out to release the retaining clips and remove the upper B-pillar trim panel.
6. NOTE: Passenger side safety belt anchor is equipped with a belt tension sensor (shown), driver side does not.
Remove the lower safety belt anchor.
- Raise the safety belt anchor boot.
- Using the special tool 501-010 (T77L- 2100-A), remove the safety belt anchor bolt.
Passenger Side Only
7. Depower the SRS.
8. NOTE:
- Position the lower B-pillar trim panel aside to access the belt tension sensor connector.
- Notice the position of the belt tension sensor wiring harness through the carpet opening.
Disconnect the belt tension sensor electrical connector.
9. CAUTION: Observe the position of the belt tension sensor harness and connector to prevent damage.
Route the safety belt anchor and belt tension sensor connector out of B-pillar trim.
Driver Side and Passenger Side
10. Route the safety belt anchor out and remove the lower B-pillar trim panel.
11. Remove the safety belt guide.
1 Remove the pin-type retainer.
2 Rotate the safety belt guide out from the bottom.
3 Pull out and remove the safety belt guide.
12. Remove the safety belt retractor.
1 Using special tool 501-010 (T77L-2100-A), remove the bolt.
2 Remove the safety belt retractor.
13. 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.
14. Check the restraint system for correct operation.
Passenger Side Only
15. Repower the SRS.