Safety Belt Buckle - Front, 40/20/40 Seat, Driver and Passenger: Removal

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 .
Driver safety belt buckle
Disconnect the safety belt warning switch electrical connector.
- Remove the pin-type retainer from the safety belt warning switch electrical connector.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Pin-Type Retainer From Safety Belt Warning Switch Electrical Connector
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
All vehicles

NOTE: Driver side shown, passenger side similar.

Remove the safety belt buckle.
1. Remove the safety belt buckle nut.
2. Remove the safety belt buckle.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Safety Belt Buckle
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Driver safety belt buckle
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 the removal of the electrical connector.
Position the electrical connector as shown and pull it through the seat opening.

Fig 4: Positioning Electrical Connector And Pull It Through Seat Opening
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.