3 Remove the B-pillar trim and sill scuff plate
as described in Section 42.
4 Remove the bolt (two bolts on later models)
securing the seat belt retractor unit to its
location in the base of the B-pillar (see
illustration), then remove the retractor unit
and the seat belt from the vehicle.
Front seat belt (three-door models)
5 Remove the rear quarter trim panel, as
described in Section 42.
6 Undo the bolt securing the seat belt
retractor unit to its location, then remove the
retractor unit and seat belt from the vehicle.
Front seat belt (Van models)
7 Remove the cover from the upper anchor
position and remove the anchor bolt.
8 Undo the bolt securing the retractor unit
and integral lower anchor position, then
remove the retractor unit and seat belt from
the vehicle.
Front seat belt stalk
Warning: On vehicles fitted with
mechanical seat belt pre-
tensioners, any work on the seat
belt stalk should be entrusted to
a Ford dealer. The following procedure is
therefore only applicable to models with
conventional seat belt stalks which DO
NOT incorporate any form of pre-
tensioning device.
9 Remove the bolt securing the seat belt stalk
assembly to the floor, between the two front
seats, noting the arrangement of washers and
spacers (see illustration). Remove the stalk
assembly from the vehicle.
Front seat belt height adjuster
Note: If a height adjuster mechanism is not
fitted, it is possible to lower the upper anchor
position from its production setting, by
removing the plug from the lower adjuster
plate hole and bolting the anchor into this (see
illustration 41.13). The plug can then be fitted
to the production setting hole.
10 Remove the height adjuster knob by
carefully inserting a small screwdriver into the
aperture on the underside of the knob, and
gently levering it off.
11 Remove the anchor cover, again using a
screwdriver, then remove the anchor bolt and
anchor (see illustration).
12 Remove the door aperture weatherseal(s)
around the B-pillar location, then remove the
B-pillar trim, as described in Section 42.
13 Remove the bolts securing the adjuster
plate to the B-pillar, noting washer fitment,
then remove the adjuster plate from the
vehicle (see illustration).
Rear seat belts
14 Remove the rear seat cushion, as
described in Section 40, then also remove the
parcel shelf.
15 Undo the bolt securing each seat belt
buckle assembly to its body location (see
illustration), and remove the buckle
assemblies from the vehicle, as required.
16 Prevent the retractor units from reeling in
too much seat belt by attaching a clothes peg
or similar item to the belt, close to the
retractor unit.
17 Detach the seat belt lower anchor by
removing its retaining bolt.
18 Remove the upper anchor bolt cover and
undo the bolt securing the anchor to its
location. Detach the anchor, noting any
spacer fitment.
19 On vehicles fitted with a parcel shelf,
remove the seat belt guide from the parcel
shelf support/rear loudspeaker housing, then
pass the seat belt through it.
20 On vehicles without a parcel shelf as
standard, remove the trim panel covering the
seat belt retractor unit, where fitted, by
undoing its retaining screws. Remove the seat
belt guide from the trim panel, then pass the
seat belt through it.
21 Remove the bolt securing the seat belt
retractor unit to its body location, then
withdraw the retractor unit and the seat belt
from the vehicle.
Refitting
22 Refitting is a reversal of the removal
procedure, noting the following points. Ensure
that the tag on the retractor unit engages in its
body location and, in the case of the rear seat
belts, that it does not trap the wiring loom
between itself and the body. Having fitted the
upper anchor to its location, ensure that it can
rotate freely. The stalk assembly anchor(s)
must engage to the anti-rotation floorpin(s)
and, when refitting a rear centre lap
belt/buckle assembly, the lap belt must be
fitted to lie on the right-hand side of the
vehicle. Tighten all bolts to their specified
torque.
11•18 Bodywork and fittings
41.15 Rear seat belt and buckle securing
arrangements (rear seat cushion removed)
A Seat belt lower anchor retaining bolts
B Centre lap belt/single buckle assembly
securing bolt
C Dual buckle assembly securing bolt
41.13 Seat belt upper anchor position
(fixed and adjustable)
A Adjuster plate securing bolt
B Anchor bolt position (production setting)
C Lower setting for fixed type (if required)
41.11 Removing a seat belt upper anchor
cover
41.9 Front seat belt stalk assembly
A Bolt
B Anti-rotation plate
C Stalk
D Metal washers
E Paper washer
F Floorpin
41.4 Seat belt retractor unit location in
base of B-pillar (five-door models)
A Retractor unit locating tag
B Retractor unit securing bolt
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