Mustang Front Seatbelt Retractor and Pretensioner Installation Manual

501-20A Seatbelt Systems 2018 Mustang

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Removal and Installation Procedure revision date: 09/22/2017

Front Seatbelt Retractor and Pretensioner

Removal

NOTE: LHD shown, RHD similar.

NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

All vehicles

1. Depower the SRS.
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System,
General Procedures).

2. Remove the loadspace trim panel.
Refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel - Coupe (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and
Installation).
Refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel - Convertible (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and
Installation).

3. Position the carpet aside.

1. Detach the anchor pretensioner wiring harness retainer.

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2. Disconnect the anchor pretensioner electrical connector.

3. Remove the anchor pretensioner bolt.
Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

4. NOTICE: The rear anchor pretensioner bolt must remain attached and flush to the anchor

plate during removal and installation. Failure to follow this instruction prevents correct
installation of the anchor pretensioner, requiring installation of a new seatbelt assembly.

While pulling outward on the anchor pretensioner, remove the rear bolt.
Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

Convertible

5. For the RH side.
Remove the RTM.

1. Detach the wiring harness retainers.

2. Remove the nut.
Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

3. Remove the bolt.
Torque: 17 lb.in (1.9 Nm)

4. Disconnect the electrical connector.

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Remove the speaker and bracket assembly.

1. Detach the wiring harness retainer.

2. Disconnect the electrical connector.

3. Remove the screw.

4. Remove the stud bolt.
Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

5. Remove the nuts.
Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)