Escape 4WD V6-181 3.0L DOHC VIN 1 Duratec (2003)
Seat Belt: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
Rear Safety Belt Retractor
Safety Belt Bolt Bit
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
REMOVAL
WARNING: ALL SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING RETRACTORS, BUCKLES, FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE SUPPORT
ASSEMBLIES (SLIDE BAR), SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTERS (IF SO EQUIPPED), CHILD SAFETY SEAT TETHER
ATTACHMENTS, AND ATTACHING HARDWARE SHOULD BE INSPECTED AFTER ANY COLLISION. ALL BELT ASSEMBLIES
SHOULD BE REPLACED UNLESS A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN FINDS THE ASSEMBLIES SHOW NO DAMAGE AND OPERATE
PROPERLY. BELT ASSEMBLIES NOT IN USE DURING A COLLISION SHOULD ALSO BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF EITHER
DAMAGE OR IMPROPER OPERATION IS NOTED.
NOTE: Driver side shown, passenger side is similar.
Vehicles with rear power point
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Both rear safety belt retractors
2. Remove the rear door scuff plate.
1
Open the cover.
2
Remove the two pin-type retainers (one shown).
3
Remove the rear door scuff plate