Lincoln Corsair: Seatbelt Systems / Removal and Installation - Rear Seatbelt Retractor and Pretensioner

Removal

  WARNING: The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: LH (left-hand) shown, RH (right-hand) similar.

1.   WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this manual, refer to health and safety warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

   Refer to: Pyrotechnic Device Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
   

1. Depower the SRS .
   Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
   

1. Remove the loadspace trim panel.
   Refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the rear seatbelt retractor and pretensioner anchor bolt and position the seatbelt aside.
   Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

1. Position the rear seat seatbelt through the seatbelt guide.
   

1. Remove the rear seatbelt retractor and pretensioner bolt.
   Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

1. 
   Remove the rear seatbelt retractor and pretensioner.
   
   1. Detach the wiring harness retainer.
      
   2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
      
   3. Position the retractor up and out.
      

Installation

NOTE: During installation, make sure the seatbelt webbing is not twisted and the seatbelts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Repower the SRS .
   Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
   

1. Check the seatbelt system for correct operation.
   Refer to: Seatbelt System Functional Tests (501-20A Seatbelt Systems, General Procedures).