Safety Belt Buckle - Front, 40/20/40 Seat, Driver and Passenger: Removal

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

Remove the affected seat. Refer to SEATING .
Driver safety belt buckle
Disconnect the safety belt warning switch electrical connector.
- Remove the pin-type retainer from the safety belt warning switch electrical connector.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Safety Belt Warning Switch Electrical Connector
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
All vehicles
Remove the safety belt buckle.
NOTE: Driver side shown, passenger side similar.
1. Remove the safety belt buckle nut.
2. Remove the safety belt buckle.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Safety Belt Buckle
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Driver safety belt buckle
Position the electrical connector as shown and pull it through the seat opening.

Fig 3: Positioning Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.