Rear Center Seatbelt Retractor: Removal

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

Remove the 60 percent rear seat backrest. Refer to: Rear Seat Backrest .
1. Remove and discard the bolt retainer.
2. Position the bolt aside.
3. Remove the rear center safety belt buckle.
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Remove the rear center safety belt guide bezel.

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Remove the child safety seat tether anchor bezels.

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Release the J-clip, unzip and invert the backrest cover.

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If equipped. Remove the rear seat armseat. Refer to: Rear Seat Armrest .
1. Lift the backrest foam.
2. Remove the safety belt retractor bolt.
  Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
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Remove the rear center safety belt retractor.

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Route the safety belt through the guide.

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