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.

All vehicles

Position the front seat to its highest and rear most position.
Remove the safety belt buckle.
NOTE: The driver side is shown, the passenger side is similar.

NOTE: The passenger side safety belt buckle is not equipped with a safety belt warning indicator switch wire harness and electrical connector.
1. Remove the nut.
2. Remove the safety belt buckle.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Safety Belt Buckle
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Driver seat only
Disconnect the safety belt buckle warning indicator switch electrical connector and separate it from the mounting bracket.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Safety Belt Buckle Warning Indicator Switch Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Pull the wire harness and electrical connector through the seat.

Fig 3: Pulling Wire Harness And Electrical Connector Through Seat
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

All vehicles
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure to tighten all nuts and bolts to specification.
Check the active restraint system for correct operation.