Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Ford F-150. 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.

NOTE: The LH rear safety belt buckle is attached to the rear center safety belt retractor anchor. For removal and installation procedures, refer to SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR - REAR, CENTER .

Crew Cab

Fold the rear seat cushion up.
Remove the bolt and safety belt buckle.
- To install, tighten to 32 Nm (24 lb-ft).
  Super Cab
Remove the rear seat backrest. For additional information, refer to the appropriate steps in Seat - Rear, Super Cab in the Removal and Installation portion of SEATING .
Remove the nut and safety belt buckle assembly.
- To install, tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
  All vehicles
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 .