Mountaineer AWD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2002)
Seat Belt Retractor: Service and Repair
Rear Safety Belt Retractor - Second Row and Third Row, Outboard
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.
NOTE: The left-hand drive driver side is shown, all others are similar.
All safety belt retractors
1. Using the special tool, remove the bolt. Remove the second row safety belt anchor.
2. Remove the rear quarter trim panel.
Third row safety belt retractors
3. Using the special tool, remove the bolt. Remove the third row safety belt anchor.
Vehicles with remote keyless entry (passenger side second row retractor)