Ford Escape: Seatbelt Systems / Removal and Installation - Rear Seatbelt Retractor and Pretensioner
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps
required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow
all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may
result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the
risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) shown, RH (right-hand) similar.
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WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
manual, refer to health and safety warnings in section 100-00 General
Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious
personal injury.
Refer to: Pyrotechnic Device Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
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Depower the SRS .
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
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Remove the C-pillar trim panel.
Refer to: C-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the rear seatbelt retractor and pretensioner bolt.
Torque:
30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
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Remove the rear seatbelt retractor and pretensioner.
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Detach the wiring harness retainer.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Position the rear seatbelt retractor and pretensioner up and out.
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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Repower the SRS .
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
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Check the seatbelt system for correct operation.
Refer to: Seatbelt System Functional Tests (501-20A Seatbelt Systems, General Procedures).
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the RH rear seat cushion.
Refer to: Rear Seat Cushion Cover (501-10B Rear Seats, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
Driver side shown, passenger side similar.
Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
303-465Tool, Camshaft Align TimingTKIT-1994-LMH/MH2TKIT-1994-FH/FMH/FLMH
303-507Timing Peg, Crankshaft TDCTKIT-2001N-FLMTKIT-2001N-ROW
Feeler Gauge
Removal
NOTE:
During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely
important...
Symptom Chart(s)
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Symptom Chart: NVH
Symptom Chart
Condition
Actions
Driveline clunk - loud clunk when shifting from REVERSE to DRIVE
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