Ford Escape: Seatbelt Systems / Removal and Installation - Front 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:
Driver side shown, except where called out.
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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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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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Position the front seatbelt retractor and pretensioner D-ring aside.
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Remove the bolt.
Torque:
26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
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Remove the front seatbelt guide pin-type retainer.
Driver seatbelt retractor and pretensioner
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Remove the front seatbelt retractor and pretensioner.
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Remove the bolt.
Torque:
26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
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Position the front seatbelt retractor and pretensioner up and out.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
Front passenger seatbelt retractor and pretensioner
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Remove the front seatbelt retractor and pretensioner.
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Remove the bolt.
Torque:
26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
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Position the front seatbelt retractor and pretensioner up and out.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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 System Functional Tests (501-20A Seatbelt Systems, General Procedures).
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
Driver seat shown, passenger seat similar.
Remove the front seat...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the LH rear seat cushion.
Refer to: Rear Seat Cushion Cover (501-10B Rear Seats, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Audio System
NOTE:
Refer to the Owner Literature for additional details of the audio system.
AM / FM Radio
The ACM
can operate when the ignition is on or off. The accessory delay
feature powers the audio system, after the ignition has been turned off,
for a preset time or until a front door is opened...
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts CleanerPM-4-A, PM-4-B, APM-4-C
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Removal
WARNING:
Service actions on vehicles equipped with electronic brake
booster and electronic parking brakes may cause unexpected brake
application, which could result in injury to hands or fingers...