Ranger 2WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (1997)
1. Grasp the belt webbing at the safety belt guide (D-ring).
2. Rotate and fold the belt webbing over itself as required to remove the twist.
3. Feed folded portion of belt through safety belt guide (D-ring).
Seat Belt Retractor
NOTE: Safety belt buckles, center adjust tongues and belt and retractors can be replaced separately. However, if a safety belt assembly was in use
during a collision, the belt and retractor must be replaced as well as the center adjust tongue and belt and buckle assembly or the center adjust tongue and
the cable and buckle assembly. When replacing safety belt and buckle, safety cable and buckle, center adjust tongues and belt and retractors, use only the
replacement parts specified in the Ford Master Parts Catalogs for the make and model of the vehicle being serviced. Safety belt assemblies must not be
interchanged between vehicle models.
REMOVAL
1. Remove D-ring cover from behind D-ring by applying pressure at the lower edge of the cover and pushing inboard.
2. Remove nut/bolt attaching D-ring to adjuster and remove D-ring.
3. Lift floor carpet and remove bolt retaining floor anchor to front floor pan.
4. Remove quarter trim panel.
