Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Ford Pickup, 2006 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2006 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2006 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: All safety belt assemblies (including retractors, belt tension sensor (BTS), if equipped, buckles, shoulder belt height adjusters [if equipped], child safety seat tether attachments and attaching hardware) should be inspected after every collision. All new belt assemblies should be installed unless a qualified technician finds the assemblies show no damage and operate correctly. Belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and new assemblies installed if either damage or incorrect operation is noted. Failure to follow these instructions could increase the risk of injury in collisions.

All seats

NOTE: Driver side shown, passenger side similar.

Remove the affected seat. For additional information, refer to SEATING .

Driver seat

Disconnect the safety belt buckle switch electrical connector and separate it from the mounting bracket.

Fig 1: Locating Safety Belt Buckle Switch Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the front inboard track-to-seat pan bolt.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 2: Locating Front Inboard Track-To-Seat Pan Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Loosen the rear inboard track-to-seat pan bolt to allow removal of the electrical connector.
Pull the wire harness and electrical connector through the seat.

Fig 3: Locating Wire Harness And Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

All seats

Remove the nut and the safety belt buckle.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 4: Locating Safety Belt Buckle Nut
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .