Explorer Sport 4WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN K SFI (2001)
Seat Belt Retractor: Service and Repair
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.
1. Remove the safety belt anchor trim cover.
2. Remove the rear safety belt anchor.
1
Remove the rear safety belt anchor nut.
2
Remove the rear safety belt anchor.
3. From behind the rear safety belt guide bolt cover, release the retaining tab and open the cover.
NOTE: The front safety belt guide has been removed for clarity.