Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln Mark LT and 2007 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: All safety belt assemblies (including retractors, belt tension sensor [BTS] if equipped, buckles, shoulder belt height adjusters [if equipped], child safety seat tether attachments and attaching hardware) should be inspected after every collision. All new belt assemblies should be installed unless a qualified technician finds the assemblies show no damage and operate correctly. Belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and new assemblies installed if either damage or incorrect operation is noted. Failure to follow these instructions could increase the risk of injury in collisions.

Remove the rear seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Seat - Rear in the Removal and Installation portion of SEATING article.
Remove the nut and the RH and center safety belt buckle assembly.
- To install, tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).

NOTE: The LH safety belt buckle is attached to the rear center safety belt retractor assembly.

Remove the rear center safety belt retractor assembly. For additional information, refer to Safety Belt Retractor - Rear, Center in this article.

NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.

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