F 150 4WD V8-5.4L Flex Fuel (2008)
Safety Belt - Front, Without Seat Integrated Restraints (SIR) (Part 2)
Removal and Installation
WARNING: After any crash, all of the following safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware must be inspected by an authorized dealer to
verify correct function:
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Retractors
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Buckles
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Belt tension sensor (BTS) (if equipped)
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Front safety belt buckle support assemblies (slide bar) (if equipped)
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Safety belt shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped)
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Child safety seat tether bracket assemblies
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Automatic locking retractor (ALR) feature for child safety seats (passenger seating positions only)
If any safety belt assembly is damaged, does not operate correctly or does not pass all of the Functional Tests in the Diagnosis and Testing
portion, a new safety belt assembly must be installed. If any safety belt assembly attaching areas are damaged or distorted, the sheet metal must
be restored to its original structural integrity and new safety belt assembly and attaching hardware must be installed. Failure to install new
safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware may increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
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:
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The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal
operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
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The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
Passenger retractor
1. When servicing the passenger safety belt retractor, depower the SRS.
All retractors
2. Remove the front and rear door scuff plate.
3. Open the D-ring cover.
4. Remove the D-ring nut.
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To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
5. Remove the B-pillar trim panel.
Passenger retractor
6. Disconnect the belt tension sensor (BTS) electrical connector.
All retractors
7. Remove the safety belt anchor bolt.
