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:
Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve - Mach I
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the air intake scoop. For additional
information, refer to Section.
2. Disconnect the idle air control (IAC) valve electrical connector.
3. Remove the bolts, the IAC valve and the gasket.
4. NOTE: Install a new ga ...
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer concern is with the evaporative emission (EVAP)
system.
2. Visually inspect for the following obvious signs of mechanical damage.
Visual Inspection Chart
Mechanical
Fuel filler cap
EVAP test port
...
Ignition Coil-On-Plug
Material
Item
Specification
Silicone Brake Caliper Grease
and Dielectric Compound
D7AZ-19A331-A or equivalent
ESE-M1C171-
A
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer
to Section ...

