Rear Safety Belt Buckle

REAR SAFETY BELT BUCKLE







Removal and Installation

WARNING: All safety belt assemblies including retractors, buckles, belt tension sensor (BTS), if equipped, front seat belt buckle support assemblies (slide bar), if equipped, shoulder belt height adjusters, if equipped, child safety seat tether bracket assemblies, if equipped, and attaching hardware should be inspected after any collision. Ford recommends new safety belt assemblies be installed unless a qualified technician finds the assemblies show no damage and operate correctly. Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and new assemblies installed if either damage or incorrect operation is noted.

1. Remove the rear seat cushion.







2. Remove the nut and the safety belt buckle.
- When installing the safety belt buckle, align the locator tab between the dimples in the floor pan as shown for correct installation.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- When installing the seat cushion, make sure the safety belt buckles are accessible to the occupants after installation.

4. Check the active restraint system for correct operation.