Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable and 2003 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the seat cushion. For additional information, refer to REAR SEAT CUSHION .
Remove the bolts.

Fig 1: Removing Bolts
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Remove the safety belt anchor and buckle assembly.
1. Remove the retaining nut.
2. Remove the safety belt anchor and buckle assembly.
Fig 2: Removing Safety Belt Anchor And Buckle Assembly
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Push up at the split and remove the seat backrest safety belt guide.

Fig 3: Removing Seat Backrest Safety Belt Guide
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Remove the seat backrest.
- Lift up and remove the seat backrest while feeding the safety belt and buckle through the seatback.

NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.