Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup, 2012 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2012 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2012 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: New bolts must be installed, do not reuse the bolts that were removed. The studs and nuts can be reused.

Using an appropriate tool, push in the pin hole while pulling the safety belt tongue out of the safety belt buckle.

Fig 1: Locating Pin Hole On Safety Belt Buckle
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
If equipped, remove the storage compartment. For additional Information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
Remove and discard the 3 front seat riser-to-floor bolts.
- To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
Remove the 3 rear seat riser-to-floor nuts.
- To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
Remove the 60/40 rear seat assembly.

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.