Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2004 Ford Excursion, and 2004 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

Remove the affected seat. Refer to SEATING .

NOTE: Driver side shown, passenger side similar.

NOTE: The passenger side safety belt buckle is not equipped with a safety belt warning indicator switch wire harness and electrical connector.

Remove the safety belt buckle.
1. Remove the nut.
2. Remove the safety belt buckle.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Safety Belt Buckle
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Driver seat only
Disconnect the safety belt buckle warning indicator switch electrical connector and separate it from the mounting bracket.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Safety Belt Buckle Warning Indicator Switch Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the front inboard track-to-seat pan bolt.

Fig 3: Removing Front Inboard Track-To-Seat Pan Bolt
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Loosen the rear inboard track-to-seat pan bolt to allow removal of the electrical connector.
Pull the wire harness and electrical connector through the seat.

Fig 4: Pulling Wire Harness And Electrical Connector Through Seat
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

All vehicles

NOTE: Make sure to tighten all nuts and bolts to specification.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Check the active restraint system for correct operation.