Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Pickup, 2003 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2003 Ford Excursion, and 2003 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Vehicles with second row center console

Remove the center console. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
All vehicles
Remove the seat riser nuts and bolts.
Position the front seats forward.
Position the rear seat backrests forward.
Lift the rear seats off of the floor and turn 180 degrees.
Remove the seats from the vehicle.
Remove the nuts.

Fig 1: Removing Seat Riser Nuts And Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the bolts.

Fig 2: Removing Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Check the active restraint system for correct operation. Refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .
- Make sure the safety belt is not twisted prior to installation.