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

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

1. Remove the seatbelt guide bolt.
   Torque: 48 lb.in (5.4 Nm)

1. Remove the D-ring bolt and position the seatbelt aside.
   Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

   NOTE: The spacer is part of the seatbelt shoulder height adjuster and must be reused when a new component is installed.

   Remove the spacer from the D-ring bolt.
   

1. 
   Remove the seatbelt retractor and pretensioner.
   
   1. Remove the bolt.
      Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
   2. Push the seatbelt retractor up and out.
      
   3. Disconnect the electrical connector(s).
      

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. 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) .