Focus ZTS L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3 (2001)
Seat Belt: Service and Repair
Safety Belt, Retractor and Pretensioner
4-Door and Wagon
REMOVAL
WARNING:
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WAIT AT LEAST ONE MINUTE AFTER DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE BEFORE DISCONNECTING ANY
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD
CAUSE PREMATURE DEPLOYMENT AND MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
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DO NOT USE RADIO KEY CODE SAVERS WHEN WORKING ON THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD CAUSE PREMATURE DEPLOYMENT AND MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
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ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN WORKING ON AN AIR BAG EQUIPPED VEHICLE AND WHEN HANDLING THE
AIR BAG MODULE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD CAUSE PREMATURE DEPLOYMENT AND MAY
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
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REPAIR IS MADE BY INSTALLING A NEW COMPONENT ONLY. DO NOT INSTALL NEW COMPONENTS UNLESS THE
ORIGINAL COMPONENT IS DAMAGED OR FOUND TO BE FAULTY AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE CORRECT
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD CAUSE PREMATURE DEPLOYMENT AND
MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
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NEVER PROBE THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS OF AIR BAG MODULES OR ANY OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD CAUSE PREMATURE
DEPLOYMENT AND MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
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Wait at least one minute.
2. Detach the safety belt lower anchor.
3. Detach the B-pillar upper trim panel.
1. Detach the retaining clips.
2. Remove the safety belt lower anchor bolt and spacer from the safety belt webbing (4-door and wagon shown).
3. Feed the safety belt webbing through the B-pillar upper trim panel.
NOTE: Certain production trim panels have a retaining clip on the front edge.
