Belt & Buckle Assembly PRETENSIONER: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Econoline. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Belt and buckle assembly pretensioners are located at lower inboard sides of front seats. Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.
- On left-side pretensioner, remove front seat back latch lower cover. On right-side pretensioner, remove front seat back pivot side outer cover. Disconnect belt and buckle assembly pretensioner harness connector. Using Seat Belt Bolt Bit (501-010 or T77L-2100-A) or T-50 Torx tool, remove belt and buckle pretensioner retaining bolt and pretensioner.