Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
All safety belt assemblies (including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle support assemblies [slide bar], shoulder belt height adjusters [if so equipped] child safety seat tether attachments and attaching hardware) should be inspected after any collision. New belt assemblies should be installed unless a qualified technician finds the assemblies show no damage and operate correctly. Belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and new components installed, if either damage or incorrect operation is noted.
All vehicles
- Remove the rear seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Seat - Rear in the Removal and Installation portion of SEATING
.
Vehicles with a detachable anchor buckle
- Remove the nut and the affected safety belt buckle assembly.
- 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
Vehicles without a detachable anchor buckle
- Remove the rear center safety belt retractor assembly. For additional information, refer to REAR CENTER SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR .
All vehicles
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .
NOTE:
The LH safety belt buckle is attached to the rear center safety belt retractor assembly.
NOTE:
Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.