Safety Belt Buckle - Front
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Driver seat shown in illustration, passenger similar.
NOTE:
Refer to the installation steps in
SEAT SYSTEM - SEATS
for tightening sequence and torque specification.
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 61203 | Safety belt buckle |
| 2 | - | Safety belt buckle bolt (part of 61203) |
| 3 | - | Electrical connector |
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
under GENERAL PROCEDURES
. 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.
WARNING:
Never disassemble or tamper with seat belt deployable components, including pretensioners, load limiters and inflators. Never back probe deployable device electrical connectors. Tampering or back probing may cause an accidental deployment and result in personal injury or death.
- Remove the seat. For additional information, refer to SEAT SYSTEM - SEATS .
- Disconnect the electrical connector and detach the wiring harness pin-type retainer.
- Remove the bolt and safety belt buckle.
- If equipped, pull the safety belt buckle through the seat cushion trim located on the side of the seat.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
-
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.
- Install the seat.
- For passenger seat, carry out the Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) System Reset. For additional information, refer to the OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SENSOR (OCS) SYSTEM RESET in SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
- Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to the appropriate FUNCTION TEST procedure under Component Test .