Rear Safety Belt - Second Row, 40/20/40: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool(s)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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. All belt assemblies should be replaced unless a qualified technician finds the assemblies show no damage and operate properly. Belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.

NOTE: Second row outboard seats removed for clarity.

To access the second row outboard retractor or safety belt shoulder height adjuster remove the quarter trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM PANELS .
To access the second row center safety belt retractor, disassemble the rear center seat backrest. For additional information, refer to DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY .

Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

To remove individual parts, only carry out the listed steps:

PART REMOVAL STEPS

Part	Steps
Second Row Safety Belt Retractor	5-7
Second Row Safety Belt Shoulder Height Adjuster	5-9
RH Dual Safety Belt Buckle	3-4
LH Safety Belt Buckle	1-2
Center Safety Belt Retractor	1-2, 10

Fig 2: Removing Rear Safety Belt - Second Row, 40/20/40 Components

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.