Lincoln Nautilus: Seatbelt Systems / Front Seatbelt Anchor and Pretensioner. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

501-403 Tool, Pretensioner Quick Connect TKIT-2012D-FL TKIT-2012D-ROW

Removal

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

NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

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

1. Remove the lower B-pillar trim panel.
   Refer to: B-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   

1. NOTE: Follow the unique instructions or graphic for this step in the installation.

   
   Disconnect the seatbelt from the anchor and pretensioner.
   
   1. Insert the special tool.
      Install Special Service Tool: 501-403  Tool, Pretensioner Quick Connect.

   2. NOTE: Allow insertion of the second tool to push the first tool from the mini-buckle.

      Insert the second tool.
      Install Special Service Tool: 501-403  Tool, Pretensioner Quick Connect.
   3. Remove the second tool.
      Remove Special Service Tool: 501-403  Tool, Pretensioner Quick Connect.
   4. Disconnect the seatbelt from the anchor and pretensioner and position aside.
      

1. 
   Position the carpet to access the seatbelt anchor and pretensioner.
   
   1. Remove the pin-type retainer.
      
   2. Position the carpet.
      

1. NOTE: Carpet shown removed for clarity.

   
   Remove the seatbelt anchor and pretensioner.
   
   1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
      
   2. Remove the bolt.
      Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

Installation

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

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. NOTE: During the latching sequence, tongue insertion should not be hindered by excessive effort and a click will be heard when the seatbelt buckle latches the tongue. If the seatbelt tongue cannot be inserted into the seatbelt anchor and pretensioner, it will be necessary to reset the latch inside the seatbelt anchor and pretensioner using the service tools.

   Insert the seatbelt into the anchor and pretensioner.
   

1. Repower the SRS .
   Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering (501-20 Supplemental Restraint System) .
   

1. Check the seatbelt system for correct operation.
   Refer to: Seatbelt Systems (501-20 Seatbelt Systems) .