Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: All safety belt components must be inspected and corrected as part of any collision repair. Inspect all safety belt components as prescribed by Safety Belt Inspection and Repair After a Collision . Failure to follow this instruction may result in incorrect operation of the safety belt system and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

Remove the rear seat cushion. For additional information, refer to SEATING .
Remove the nut and safety belt buckle.
- When installing the safety belt buckle, align the locator tab between the dimples in the floor pan as shown below for correct installation.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 1: Locating Safety Belt Buckle And Nut
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: Before installation, make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted and the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to the appropriate FUNCTIONAL TEST procedure in Safety Belt System in this information.