Ford Explorer: Seatbelt Systems / Removal and Installation - Seatbelt Shoulder Height Adjuster
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
Driver side shown, passenger side similar.
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Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel.
Refer to: B-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the bolt and position the front seatbelt retractor and pretensioner D-ring aside.
Torque:
30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
NOTE:
The spacer is part of the seatbelt shoulder height adjuster.
Remove and discard the spacer from the front seatbelt retractor and pretensioner D-ring bolt.
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Position the seatbelt shoulder height adjuster.
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Remove the bolt.
Torque:
30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
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NOTE:
For passenger side, rotate the height adjuster 90 degrees counter-clockwise.
Rotate the seatbelt shoulder height adjuster 90 degrees clockwise.
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Remove the seatbelt shoulder height adjuster.
Installation
NOTE:
During installation, make sure the seatbelt webbing is not
twisted and the seatbelts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Check the seatbelt system for correct operation.
Refer to: Seatbelt Systems (501-20A Seatbelt Systems, Diagnosis and Testing).
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps
required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow
all notes and steps carefully...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
Base vehicle shown, police vehicle similar.
Remove the second row center seat...
Other information:
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Instant Gel AdhesiveTA-19-C
WSS-M2G401-B5
Repair
NOTE:
If re-adhering leather to the front side of the
steering wheel only, it will not be necessary to remove the steering
wheel...
Disconnect
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal
injury.
Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation)...
Categories
Note: You may not be able to shift out of park (P) unless the intelligent
access key is inside your vehicle.

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