Rear Center Seatbelt Retractor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford EcoSport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the LH rear seat backrest. Refer to: Rear Seat Backrest .
Remove the rear LH seatbelt buckle.
1. Remove and discard the bolt retainer.
2. Remove the bolt.
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Remove the child safety seat tether anchor bezel and the rear center seatbelt guide bezel.

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1. Release the J-clip.
2. Unzip the backrest cover.
3. Position the backrest cover to access the rear center seatbelt retractor bolt.
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NOTE: The rear seat backrest cover is shown in illustration, removed for clarity.

Remove the rear center seatbelt retractor bolt.

Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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On both sides. Position the backrest cover to access the rear center seatbelt retractor.

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Route the seatbelt through the guide.

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Remove the rear center seatbelt retractor.

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