E 350 V8-5.4L (2008)
After any crash that results in deployment of the driver and/or front outboard passenger safety belt pretensioners, new driver and/or front outboard
passenger safety belt systems (including retractors, buckles and height adjusters) must be installed. Failure to install new safety belt systems increases the
risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
CAUTION: Rear outboard safety belt retractors are not interchangeable. Each safety belt retractor is equipped with a locator pin unique to
that seating position, and it cannot be installed in any other location. Do not remove or alter the locator pin in any way when installing the
safety belt retractor or the safety belt retractor will not function as intended.
NOTE: Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic
procedure again.
All safety belt retractors
1. If equipped, insert an appropriate tool and release the detachable safety belt anchor from the seat.
2. NOTE: Inspect the D-ring cover for damage. If damaged or does not remain attached, install a new D-ring cover.
Remove the D-ring cover or open the safety belt sling sleeve.
3. Remove the bolt and D-ring or safety belt sling.
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To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
RH safety belt retractor
4. Remove the upper rear quarter trim panel, upper front quarter trim panel, lower rear quarter trim panel (if equipped) and lower front quarter trim
panel.
LH safety belt retractor
5. Remove the LH quarter trim finish panel, rear upper quarter trim panel (if equipped), rear lower quarter trim panel (if equipped), front upper
quarter trim panel and front lower quarter trim panel.
All safety belt retractors
6. If equipped, remove the bolt and safety belt anchor from the floor.
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To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
7. Detach the safety belt guide.
8. Remove the bolt and the safety belt retractor.
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To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
9. NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
10. Check the active restraint system for correct operation.
