Front Seatbelt Retractor and Pretensioner

501-20A Seatbelt Systems 2016 Mustang

Removal and Installation Procedure revision date: 08/25/2015

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.

Front Seatbelt Retractor and Pretensioner — original illustration 1, reference 1728Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

Step 4

1. Disconnect the anchor pretensioner electrical connector.

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

3. 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 safety belt assembly.

While pulling outward on the anchor pretensioner, remove the rear bolt.

Source reference 1728

2016 Mustang workshop publication supplied to Mustang Atlas. Original technical text and illustrations; HTML formatting by Mustang Atlas. Source page numbering is retained for traceability. Follow the configuration, revision, warnings, and cross-references in the material. About this edition.