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Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the front safety belts from the front seat. Refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .
  2. NOTE: Removing the front seat requires more than one technician.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Safety Belt Buckle Electrical Connector
    G02773775Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the retainers, disconnect the safety belt buckle electrical connector, and remove the front seat.
  4. NOTE: When installing the seat, tighten the front mounting bolts, then the rear mounting nuts.
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Adjust the seat to the full forward and rear ward positions a few times to assure safety belt and buckle accessibility.
    • Make sure the safety belt is not twisted prior to installation.
  6. Check the active restraint system for correct operation. Refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .