Safety Belt Buckle - Second Row, 60/40, LH, Excursion: 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.
NOTE:
New safety belt buckles, height adjusters, center adjust tongues and belts and retractors can be installed separately. However, if a safety belt assembly was in use during a collision, a new belt and retractor must be installed as well as the center adjust tongue and belt and buckle assembly, or the center adjust tongue and the cable and buckle assembly. When installing new safety belts and buckles, height adjusters, safety cables and buckles, center adjust tongues and belt and retractors, use only the parts specified in the Ford Master Parts Catalogs for the make and model of the vehicle being repaired. Safety belt assemblies must not be interchanged between vehicle models.
- Position the second row seat to its most forward position.
- Pull up to release the retaining clips and remove the safety belt buckle bracket cover.
- Remove the safety belt buckle.
- Using special tool 501-D012 (D83L-2100-A) or equivalent, remove the bolt.
- Position the safety belt buckle out from under the seat and remove it.
NOTE:
To aid installation, note the location of locating tab.