Removal and Installation

Remove the front safety belts from the front seat. Refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .

NOTE: Removing the front seat requires more than one technician.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Safety Belt Buckle Electrical Connector

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the retainers, disconnect the safety belt buckle electrical connector, and remove the front seat.

NOTE: When installing the seat, tighten the front mounting bolts, then the rear mounting nuts.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Adjust the seat to the full forward and rear ward positions a few times to assure safety belt and buckle accessibility.
- Make sure the safety belt is not twisted prior to installation.
Check the active restraint system for correct operation. Refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .