Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Retractor - Front Seat Safety Belt, Coupe
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. Using the special tool, remove the bolt and the safety belt retractor.
- Remove the mastic seal.

3. Using the special tool, remove the safety belt anchor bolt.

4. Using the special tool, remove the D-ring bolt.

Installation
NOTE: Make sure the retractor tongue faces inboard.
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 anchor. Using the special tool, install the safety belt bolt.

3. Install a new mastic seal around the safety belt retractor before installing the retractor in the vehicle.
4. Position the safety belt retractor. Using the special tool, install the bolt.

5. Using the special tool, install the D- ring bolt.

6. Install the quarter trim panel. For additional information, refer to Section.
7. The shoulder belt must pass through the belt holder on the top of the seatback.

8. Check the active restraint system for correct operation.
Safety Belt Tongue Rotated on Belt
1. Grasp the belt tongue and pull the belt webbing down to form a loop
through the upper (longer
and narrower) slot in the tongue.
2. Rotate and fold the belt webbing over itself within the slot to ...
Retractor - Front Seat Safety Belt, Convertible
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. Remove the nut and ...
Other materials:
Disassembly
1. Remove the differential assembly from the differential housing. For
additional information, refer
to Differential Case in this section.
2. Remove the bolts.
3. CAUTION: Do not damage the threads in the bolt holes.
Insert a punch in the bolt holes and d ...
Installation
All vehicles
1. NOTE: If the valve cover is not secured within four minutes, the sealant
must be removed and
the sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is
no sign of
wetness, or four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to ...
Interior Trim Codes
The interior trim codes are listed below. The first letter/number is for the
interior fabric. The second
letter is for the interior color.
9 - Quantum/Rhodes cloth (base coupe)
A - Link weave cloth (Mach One)
M - Nudo Leather (Cobra)
T - Lea cloth with ...

