Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Retractor - Front Seat Safety Belt, Convertible
Special Tool(s)
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Torx Bit, Safety Belt Bolt 501-010 (T77L-2100-A) |
Removal
1. Remove the quarter trim panel (31012). For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Remove the nut and bolts and safety belt retractor.

Installation
NOTE: Make sure the safety belt is not twisted.
1. The shipping clip must remain attached prior to the installation of the retractor into the vehicle.
The clip must be removed after the retractor is installed.

2. Position the safety belt retractor. Install the nut and bolts.

3. The shoulder belt must pass through the belt holder on the top of the seatback

4. Install the quarter trim panel. For additional information, refer to Section.
5. Check the active restraint system for correct operation.
Retractor - Front Seat Safety Belt, Coupe
Special Tool(s)
Torx Bit, Safety Belt Bolt
501-010 (T77L-2100-A)
Removal
1. Remove the quarter trim panel (31012). For additional information, refer
to Section.
2. Using the special ...
Retractor - Rear Seat Safety Belt, Coupe
Special Tool(s)
Torx Bit, Safety Belt Bolt
501-010 (T77L-2100-A)
Removal
1. Remove the quarter trim panel (31012) and the angel wing trim. For
additional information, refer
to Section ...
Other materials:
Retractor - Rear Seat Safety Belt, Coupe
Special Tool(s)
Torx Bit, Safety Belt Bolt
501-010 (T77L-2100-A)
Removal
1. Remove the quarter trim panel (31012) and the angel wing trim. For
additional information, refer
to Section.
2. Using the special tool, remove the D-ring bolt.
3. U ...
Shock Absorber
Removal
WARNING: All vehicles are equipped with gas pressurized shock absorbers
which will
extend unassisted. Do not apply heat or flame to the shock absorbers during
removal or
component servicing. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal ...
Exceptions To Normal Schedule
Yellow Coolant
Change coolant at 5 years or 160,000 km (100,000 miles) of the vehicle's
life, whichever comes
first.
After the initial change, change coolant every 3 years or 80,000 km
(50,000 miles) thereafter.
Natural Gas and Propane Vehicles
Insp ...

