Explorer 4WD V6-4.0L (2009)
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.
NOTE: Seat is removed and exploded for clarity.
1. Fold the seat and tilt to the E-Z entry position.
2. Remove the 3 screws and inboard recliner outer cover side shield.
3. Remove the bolt and safety belt anchor.
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To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
4. Release the backrest trim cover retainers.
5. Remove the safety belt bezel.
6. NOTICE: Use care when separating the seat back trim cover from the hook-and-loop strip, or the hook-and-loop strip can be torn from
the backrest foam pad.
Invert the backrest trim cover.
7. Release the hook-and-loop strips.
8. Remove the pin-type retainer and safety belt retractor cover and insulator.
9. Remove the bolt and safety belt retractor.
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To install, tighten to 75 Nm (55 lb-ft).
10. NOTE: Before installation, make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted and the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
11. Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to the appropriate Functional Test procedure in Safety
Belt System See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics.
