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.

SuperCab vehicles

From the bottom of the seat backrest, push the seat backrest upward, then pull the bottom outward and remove from the vehicle.

Fig 1: Pushing Seat Backrest Upward
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Regular cab vehicles
Position the front seat(s) forward.
Crew Cab vehicles
Position the rear seats forward.
Regular and Crew Cab vehicles
Remove the bolt and the child safety seat tether anchor.
NOTE: The RH side is shown, all others are similar.

Fig 2: Removing Bolt And Child Safety Seat Tether Anchor
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

SuperCab vehicles
Remove the bolt and the child safety seat tether anchor.
NOTE: The RH side is shown, all others are similar.

Fig 3: Removing Bolt And Child Safety Seat Tether Anchor
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

All vehicles
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
WARNING: It is important that the bolt/anchor be securely tightened to specification. Otherwise, the child's safety seat may not be correctly secured, and the child can be injured in case of a sudden stop or accident.
- See the removal procedure or Specifications for torque specifications.
- For SuperCab, after seat backrest installation, make sure the child safety seat tether anchor strap is accessible and not trapped between the seat backrest and cab back panel.
- Rework the sheet metal to its original condition and structural integrity.
Check the active restraint system for correct operation.