Ford Fusion: Seatbelt Systems / Seatbelt Retractor and Pretensioner. Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

1. Position the front seat in the full forward position.
   

1.   WARNING: Turn the ignition OFF and wait one minute to deplete the backup power supply. Ignition must remain OFF until repair is complete. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death in the event of an accidental deployment.

   If a SRS fault is present, continue to step 3. Otherwise, turn the ignition OFF, wait at least one minute and continue to step 4.
   

1. Depower the SRS.
   Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
   

1. 
   Remove the front door scuffplate trim panel.
   
   • Detach the weatherstrip and position aside.
     
   • Release the clips.
     

1. 
   Remove the rear door scuffplate trim panel.
   
   • Detach the weatherstrip and position aside.
     
   • Release the clips.
     

1. 
   Remove the lower B-pillar trim panel.
   
   • Detach the weatherstrip and position aside.
     
   • Release the clips.
     

1. 
   Remove the carpet trim panel bracket.
   
   • Remove the bolt.
     Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
   • Remove the nut.
     

1. Remove the pin-type retainer and position the carpet aside.
   

1. Disconnect the electrical connector, remove the bolt and position the seatbelt anchor pretentioner aside.
   Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

1. 1. Remove the bolt.
      Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)
   2. Release the locking tab and position the seatbelt guide aside.
      

1. 1. Remove the D-ring bolt cover.
      
   2. Remove the D-ring bolt and position the seatbelt aside.
      Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

1. 
   Remove the seatbelt retractor and pretensioner.
   
   1. Remove the bolt.
      Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
   2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
      

Installation

1. 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.
   

1. If the SRS was depowered, repower the SRS.
   Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
   

1. Check the seatbelt system for correct operation.
   Refer to: Seatbelt Systems (501-20A Seatbelt Systems, Diagnosis and Testing).