Mountaineer AWD V6-4.0L VIN K Flex Fuel (2003)
2. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes, and instructions in the seat
removal and installation procedure.
When servicing the safety belt pretensioner, install the affected seat.
3. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the
supplemental restraint system (SRS) deactivation/reactivation procedure.
When servicing the safety belt pretensioner, reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS).
4. WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from the vehicle prior to road use. Failure
to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
When servicing the safety belt pretensioner, with all the restraint system diagnostic tools removed, prove out the supplemental restraint system
(SRS). See: Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming/Service and Repair/Prove Out Procedure
5. Check the active restraint system for correct operation.
Item 2: Upper B-Pillar Trim Panel Installation Note
1. Raise the safety belt shoulder height adjuster and trim panel slider plate to the uppermost position for correct installation.
Item 5: Safety Belt Shoulder Height Adjuster Installation Note
1. Rotate the safety belt shoulder height adjuster upward to engage the lower tab.
40/20/40
REAR SAFETY BELT - 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 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.
NOTE: Second row outboard seats removed for clarity.
1. To access the second row outboard retractor or safety belt shoulder height adjuster remove the quarter trim panel.
2. To access the second row center safety belt retractor, disassemble the rear center seat backrest.
