Explorer Sport 2WD V6-4.0L VIN E (2002)
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Seat Belt: Service and Repair
Rear Center Safety Belt Retractor - Four-Door
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.
1. Fold the rear seat down to load floor position.
2. Remove the rear safety belt buckle and retractor assembly.
1
Using the special tool, remove the bolt.
2
Remove the rear safety belt buckle and retractor assembly.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.
2. Check the restraint system for correct operation.