Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: After any crash, all of the following safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware must be inspected by an authorized dealer to verify correct function:

Retractors
Buckles
Belt tension sensor (BTS) (if equipped)
Front safety belt buckle support assemblies (slide bar) (if equipped)
Safety belt shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped)
Child safety seat tether bracket assemblies
Automatic locking retractor (ALR) feature for child safety seats (passenger seating positions only)

If any safety belt assembly is damaged, does not operate correctly or does not pass all of the Functional Tests in the DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING , a new safety belt assembly must be installed. If any safety belt assembly attaching areas are damaged or distorted, the sheet metal must be restored to its original structural integrity and new safety belt assembly and attaching hardware must be installed. Failure to install new safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware may increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

After any crash that results in deployment of the driver and/or front outboard passenger safety belt pretensioners, new driver and/or front outboard passenger safety belt systems (including retractors, buckles and height adjusters) must be installed. Failure to install new safety belt systems increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition is ON.

NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

All seats

Remove the seat. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Release the retainer on the side of the seat cushion cover to remove the wire for the safety belt buckle switch.
Remove the bolt.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Remove the safety belt buckle through the opening in the seat cushion cover.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- For correct installation, make sure the safety belt buckle is routed through the seat cushion cover.
Install the seat. If the passenger seat has been serviced, do not prove out the SRS at this time. For additional information, refer to SEATS .
Passenger seat
Carry out the Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) System Reset. For additional information, refer to GENERAL PROCEDURES .
All seats
Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to the appropriate Functional Test procedure in Safety Belt System .