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Rear Safety Belt Retractor: Installation

    BOTH REAR SAFETY BELT RETRACTORS 

  1. Install the rear safety belt retractor.
    1. Position the rear safety belt retractor to the C-pillar.
    2. Using the special tool, install the bolt.
      Fig 1: Installing Rear Safety Belt Retractor
      G03453594Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    2. LH SIDE ONLY 

  2. Position the rear quarter trim panel and connect the power point electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Connecting Power Point Electrical Connector
    G03453595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    3. BOTH RETRACTORS 

    NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.
  3. Install the rear quarter trim panel.
    1. Position the quarter trim panel and feed the safety belt webbing through the opening.
    2. Align the quarter trim panel and push in, fastening the retainers.
      Fig 3: Installing Rear Quarter Trim Panel
      G03453596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    4. VEHICLES WITH A CARGO COVER 

  4. Install the cargo cover hold-down.
    Fig 4: Installing Cargo Cover Hold-Down
    G03453597Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the cargo cover.
    Fig 5: Installing Cargo Cover
    G03453598Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    6. BOTH REAR SAFETY BELT RETRACTORS 

  6. Install the rear hatch scuff plate.
    Fig 6: Installing Rear Hatch Scuff Plate
    G03453599Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the rear hatch weather-stripping.
    Fig 7: Installing Rear Hatch Weather-Stripping
    G03453600Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Make sure the spacer is installed onto the rear safety belt guide bolt.
    Fig 8: Installing Onto Rear Safety Belt Guide Bolt
    G03453601Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.
  9. Install the rear safety belt guide.
    1. Position the safety belt guide.
    2. Using the special tool, install the bolt.
      Fig 9: Installing Rear Safety Belt Guide
      G03453602Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. NOTE: If the safety belt guide cover is damaged or if it does not remain in position, install a new cover.
    Fig 10: Installing Rear Safety Belt Guide Cover
    G03453603Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the rear safety belt guide cover.
  11. Raise the second row seat backrest.
    Fig 11: Raising Second Row Seat Backrest
    G03453604Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    12. NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.
  12. Install the safety belt anchor.
    1. Position the safety belt anchor.
    2. Using the special tool, install the bolt.
      Fig 12: Installing Safety Belt Anchor
      G03453605Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the C-pillar weather-stripping.
    Fig 13: Installing C-Pillar Weather-Stripping
    G03453606Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the rear door scuff plate.
    1. Position the rear door scuff plate.
    2. Install the two pin-type retainers (one shown).
    3. Close the cover.
      Fig 14: Installing Rear Door Scuff Plate
      G03453607Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Position the seat cushion down.
    Fig 15: Positioning Seat Cushion Down
    G03453608Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    16. VEHICLES WITH A REAR POWER POINT 

  16. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .

    17. ALL VEHICLES 

  17. Check the active restraint system for correct operation.
    1. Make sure that after the rear safety belt retractor is installed, the retractor is not in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode.
    2. Carry out the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) Mode Functional Test to make sure that the new retractor operates correctly. For additional information, refer to the COMPONENT TEST  .
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