Safety Belt Shoulder Height Adjuster - Front Row

SPECIAL TOOL DESCRIPTION

Torx Bit, Safety Belt Bolt 501-010 (T77L-2100-A)

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.

Remove the front and rear door opening weatherstrips along the upper portion of the B-pillar trim panel.

Fig 1: Removing Front And Rear Door Opening Weatherstrips
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
- To install, raise the safety belt shoulder height adjuster and trim panel slider plate to the uppermost position for correct installation.
Remove the D-ring bolt.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Remove the safety belt shoulder height adjuster bolt.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Remove the safety belt shoulder height adjuster.
1. Rotate the safety belt shoulder height adjuster downward to release the lower tab.
2. Remove the safety belt shoulder height adjuster.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Safety Belt Shoulder Height Adjuster
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .