Ford Fusion: Seatbelt Systems / Rear Center Seatbelt Retractor. Removal and Installation

Removal

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

1. Remove the 60 percent rear seat backrest.
   Refer to: Rear Seat Backrest (501-10B Rear Seats, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the rear center seatbelt guide bezel.
   

1. 
   
   • Detach the rear seat J-clips.
     
   • Unzip and invert the rear seat backrest cover.
     
   • If equipped.
     Remove the rear seat armrest bolts.
     Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

1. If equipped.
   Remove the rear seat armrest.
   

1. If equipped.
   Lift the rear seat backrest cover and detach the J-clips.
   

1. Pull the rear seat backrest cover over the rear seat guide pin and position aside.
   

1. NOTICE: Use care when separating the rear seat backrest cover from the hook-and-loop strips or the hook-and-loop strips may be torn from the rear seat backrest foam.

   Release the hook-and-loop strips and invert the rear seat backrest cover.
   

1. 1. Lift the rear seat backrest cover and foam.
      
   2. Remove the rear center seatbelt retractor bolt.
      Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

1. Route the rear center seatbelt through the guide.
   

1. Remove the rear center seatbelt retractor.
   

Installation

1. NOTE: During installation, make sure the seatbelt webbing is not twisted and the seatbelts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.

   To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Check the seatbelt system for correct operation.
   Refer to: Seatbelt Systems (501-20A Seatbelt Systems, Diagnosis and Testing).