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    NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.
    Fig 1: Locating Safety Belt Anchor, Tongue, Web Guide Route
    GF0005389Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Route the safety belt anchor, tongue, web guide and safety belt up through the opening at the safety belt guide.
  2. Install the safety belt retractor.
    • Align the tab into the seat backrest bracket.
    • Install the bolt.
      • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
    Fig 2: Locating Safety Belt Retractor Bolt
    GF0005390Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. NOTE: Prior to installation, make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted.
    NOTE: Make sure the anti-rotation tab is correctly positioned into the seat frame.
    Fig 3: Locating Safety Belt Anchor And Nut
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  4. Install the safety belt anchor and nut.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  5. Install the safety belt web guides.
    • Position the front safety belt web guide.
    • Position the upper safety belt web guide.
    • Install the pin-type retainers.
    Fig 4: Identifying Safety Belt Web Guides
    GF0005392Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. NOTE: Do not reverse the bracket during installation.
    Fig 5: Locating Bracket And Screws
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  7. Install the bracket and 2 screws.
    • Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
  8. NOTE: The inboard and outboard tower cap covers are not interchangeable. The outboard cover sits flat on the tower cap. The inboard cover sticks out from the tower cap.
    Fig 6: Locating Tower Cap Attachment Screws
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  9. Install the tower cap.
    • Install the 4 attachment screws.
    • Install the inboard, outboard and front screw covers.
  10. Install the seat backrest trim cover J-clips.
    Fig 7: Locating Seat Backrest Trim Cover J-Clips
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  11. Install the seat backrest trim panel.
    • Position the seat backrest trim panel to the seat backrest and lift up, engaging the upper retaining clips.
    • Push the sides of the seat backrest trim panel together, align the retaining clips to the seat backrest frame wires and release the cover, engaging the retaining clips into the seat backrest frame wire retainer.
    • Install the seat backrest trim panel pin-type retainers.
    Fig 8: Identifying Seat Backrest Trim Panel
    GF0005394Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Position the side trim cover onto the seat.
    • Vehicles with power seat, feed the seat control switch wire harness through the seat opening as noted in removal.
    • Align the side shield to the pivot bolt.
    Fig 9: Locating Seat Backrest Pivot Bolt Shaft And Cover
    G03925447Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.


  1. Position the lumbar adjuster control and install the 2 screws securing the lumbar adjuster control to the seat track riser.
    Fig 1: Locating Lumbar Adjuster Control Screws
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  2. Install the seat side trim panel screws, the seat adjuster control knob and cover.
    • Install the 3 seat side trim panel attachment screws (2 shown).
    • Install the seat recliner lever cover and screw.
    • Install the lumbar control knob.
    Fig 2: Identifying Lumbar Control Knob And Screws
    GF0005395Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.


  1. Install the seat on the side with the affected safety belt retractor. For additional information, refer to SEATING article.
  2. Check the active restraints for correct operation. For additional information, refer to Safety Belt System  in the Diagnosis and Testing portion of this article.