Ford Escape: 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.
-
Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel.
Refer to: B-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
-
Remove the bolt and position the front seatbelt retractor and pretensioner D-ring aside.
Torque:
26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
-
Remove the seatbelt shoulder height adjuster.
-
Remove the bolt.
Torque:
22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
-
Position the seatbelt shoulder height adjuster 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.
-
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
-
Check the seatbelt system for correct operation.
Refer to: Seatbelt System Functional Tests (501-20A Seatbelt Systems, General Procedures).
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps
required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow
all notes and steps carefully...
Other information:
WARNING: Driving while distracted
can result in loss of vehicle control, crash
and injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the
safe operation of your vehicle. We
recommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when ..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-153
(T80T-4000-W)
Handle
205-990Installer, Axle SealTKIT-2012A-FLTKIT-2012A-ROW
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Removal
Remove the rear halfshaft.
Refer to: Rear Halfshaft (205-05 Rear Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
Remove and replace the rear halfshaft seal.
Use the General Equipment: Flat Heade..