E 450 V8-5.4L (2009)
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.
1. NOTE: Inspect the D-ring cover for damage. If damaged or does not remain closed, install a new safety belt retractor. The cover is not serviceable
separately.
Open the D-ring cover.
2. Remove the nut and D-ring.
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To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
3. Remove the front door opening scuff plate.
4. Remove the bolt and safety belt anchor.
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To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
5. For LH retractor, remove the LH quarter trim finish panel, rear upper quarter trim panel (if equipped), rear lower quarter trim panel (if equipped),
front upper quarter trim panel and front lower quarter trim panel.
6. For RH retractor, remove the B-pillar trim panels.
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Remove the door seal.
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Release the 3 retainers and remove the upper B-pillar trim panel.
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Remove the pin-type retainer and lower B-pillar trim panel.
7. Remove the bolt and safety belt anchor.
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To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
8. Remove the bolt and safety belt retractor.
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To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
9. NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted and the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
10. Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to the appropriate Functional Test in Safety Belt System.
See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics
Safety Belt Retractor - Rear, Center, 3-Passenger Bench Seat
Safety Belt Retractor - Rear, Center, 3-Passenger Bench Seat
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.
