Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V6-4.0L VIN K Flex Fuel (2004)
Seat Belt Retractor: Service and Repair
Safety Belt Retractor and Pretensioner
SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR AND PRETENSIONER
Seat Belt Bolt Bit
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
REMOVAL
WARNING:
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The safety belt pretensioner is a pyrotechnic device. Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag equipped vehicle and when
handling a safety belt buckle pretensioner or safety belt retractor pretensioner. Never probe a pretensioner electrical connector. Doing so
could result in pretensioner or air bag deployment and could result in personal injury.
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To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
NOTE:
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The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate
a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
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The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
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The driver side is shown, the passenger side is similar.
1. Depower the SRS.
2. Remove the driver side lower B-pillar trim panel.
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Remove the rear door scuff plate.
2
Separate the front door scuff plate at the B-pillar trim panel.
3
Pull out where the B-pillar trim panel meets the B-pillar weatherstripping and remove the B-pillar trim panel.