Ford Fiesta: Seatbelt Systems / Seatbelt Retractor and Pretensioner. Removal and Installation

Removal

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

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

1. NOTE: To avoid damage to the trim panels, remove the retainers from the body and attach them to the trim panels before installing.

   • Detach the weatherstrips and position aside.
     
   • Release the retainers and remove the scuff plates.
     
   • Release the retainers and remove the B-pillar trim panel.
     

1. NOTE: Inspect the seatbelt D-ring cover for damage and replace D-ring cover if damaged.

   Remove the D-ring bolt cover.
   

1. Remove the D-ring bolt and position the seatbelt aside.
   Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

1. 1. Remove the bolt.
      Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
   2. Passenger side.
      Disconnect the electrical connector.
      

1. NOTICE: Do not pull the electrical connector out by the locking button. Damage to the locking button can occur.

   1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
      
   2. Passenger side.
      Disconnect the electrical connector.
      

1. Remove the pin-type retainer and position the seatbelt aside.
   

1. 
   Remove the seatbelt retractor and pretensioner.
   
   1. Remove the bolt.
      Torque: 124 lb.in (14 Nm)
   2. Remove the bolt and seatbelt retractor and pretensioner.
      Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

Installation

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

   To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

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

1. Check the seatbelt system for correct operation.
   Refer to: Seatbelt Systems (501-20A Seatbelt Systems, Diagnosis and Testing).