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:
Traction Control
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
The traction control system helps avoid drive wheel spin and loss of
traction.
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system applies the brakes to individual
wheels and, when needed, reduces engine power at the same time. If the
wheels s ...
Handles, Locks, Latches And Mechanisms (Description and Operation)
Lock Cylinders
Individual lock cylinders are repaired by discarding the inoperative
lock cylinder and building a new
lock cylinder using the appropriate lock repair package. The lock repair
package includes a detailed
instruction sheet to build the ...
Weld Nut Repair - "J" Nut, Restraints Control
Module
(RCM)
WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal
injury, the backup
power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any front or
side air bag
supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing,
replacing, ...

