Town Car V8-4.6L VIN V Flex Fuel (2006)
Seat Belt Retractor: Service and Repair
Rear Center Safety Belt Retractor
REAR CENTER SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR
Removal and Installation
WARNING: All safety belt assemblies (including retractors, belt tension sensors [BTS] if equipped, buckles, shoulder belt height adjusters [if
so equipped], child safety seat tether attachments and attaching hardware) should be inspected after any collision. All new belt assemblies
should be installed unless a qualified technician finds the assemblies show no damage and operate correctly. Belt assemblies not in use during a
collision should also be inspected and new assemblies installed if either damage or incorrect operation is noted.
The automatic locking retractor (ALR) feature of the safety belt retractor must be checked by a qualified technician to verify that the ALR
feature for a child safety seat is functioning correctly, in addition to other checks for correct safety belt system function. A new belt and
retractor assembly must be installed if the safety belt assembly's "automatic locking retractor" feature or any other safety belt function is not
operating correctly when inspected according to the functional inspection procedures. Failure to install a new belt and retractor assembly could
increase the risk of injury in collisions.
1. Remove the rear seat cushion and rear seat back.
2. Disengage the safety belt from the bezel and remove the parcel shelf.
3. Remove the nut and safety belt retractor anchor.
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To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
4. Remove the bolt and safety belt retractor.
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To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
5. NOTE:
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When installing, engage the locator tab at the front of the safety belt retractor to the parcel shelf sheet metal opening.
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Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
