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Removal and Installation

    All seats 

  1. Lift the rear seat cushion(s) and fold forward to access the safety belt lower anchor and buckle bolts.
    2. CAUTION: Make sure a webbing retainer is fitted at least 200 mm (7.87 in) towards the safety belt retractor from the webbing stop.
    NOTE: The safety belt webbing retainer is supplied with new safety belts. Do not use any other retaining method.
    Fig 1: Identifying Safety Belt Webbing Retainer
    G04654365Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the safety belt webbing retainer.
    3. NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.
  3. Remove the bolt and detach the safety belt lower anchor (rear center) and safety belt buckle.
    • To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  4. Fold down the rear seat backrest(s).

    5. Three-door and wagon 

    NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.
  5. Remove the 2 bolts and detach the 2 safety belt lower anchors (rear outboard, 1 shown).
    • To install, tighten to 38 Nm (28 lb-ft).
    6. NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.
  6. Detach the safety belt webbing from the top of the backrest.
    • Feed the safety belt webbing through the elastic loops.

    7. All seats 

  7. Remove the rear seat backrest(s).
    • Remove the 2 or 4 outer backrest retainer bolts.
      • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    • Remove the 4 backrest retainer bolts from the center hinge locking plate, if equipped.
      • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    • Remove the rear seat backrest(s).
    8. NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Make sure the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants after installation.
    • Verify the safety belt retractor operates without excessive effort or binding.
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