Crown Victoria V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (1996)
Seat Belt Retractor: Service and Repair
Rear Seats
Removal
1. Remove rear seat cushion.
2. Remove rear safety belt anchor nut.
3. Remove roof side rear quarter trim panel.
4. Remove rear safety belt opening grommet and pull rear safety belt retractor and tongue through belt opening in the quarter trim panel.
5. Remove rear safety belt retractor bolts.
6. Remove outboard rear safety belt retractor and tongue from the vehicle.
Installation
1. Position rear safety belt retractor and tongue in vehicle. Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted. If it is, remove the twist.
2. Install two rear safety belt retractor bolts. Tighten bolts to 34-46 Nm (25-33 lb-ft).
3. Insert rear safety belt retractor and tongue through opening in the quarter trim panel. Snap rear safety belt opening grommet into quarter trim
panel.
4. Install rear safety belt anchor and rear safety belt anchor-to-trim panel bolts.
5. Install roof side rear quarter trim panel.
6. Install rear safety belt anchor nut. Tighten nut to 41-55 Nm (31-40 lb-ft).
7. Install rear seat cushion.
8. Check restraint system for proper operation and perform Functional Test Procedure.
