Explorer 4WD V8-4.6L VIN W (2002)
Seat Belt Retractor: Service and Repair
Rear Center Safety Belt Retractor - Second Row, 40/20/40
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 SCAT 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: The left-hand drive is shown, the right-hand drive is similar.
1. Fold the second row right-hand 40 percent seat forward.
2. Using the special tool, remove the bolt. Remove the rear safety belt retractor and buckle assembly.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Make sure the anti-rotation tab is correctly aligned to the seat bracket before tightening the bolt.
2. Check the active restraint system for correct operation.
