Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: All seatbelt components must be inspected and corrected as part of any collision repair. Inspect all seatbelt components as prescribed by Safety Belt Inspection and Repair After a Collision . Failure to follow this instruction may result in incorrect operation of the seatbelt system and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

1.

Pivot the 40 percent seat upward.

2.

Remove the rearward screw (not shown) and seat side shield.
- Release the pin-type retainer (not shown).

3.

Remove the bolt and safety belt buckle.
- To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).

4.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

5.

Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to the appropriate Functional Test in Component Test .