Safety Belt Buckle - Front

SAFETY BELT BUCKLE - FRONT







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.
- To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.

NOTE:
- If a seat equipped with a supplemental restraint system (SRS) component is being serviced, the (SRS) must be depowered.
- The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
- The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
- Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.

1. Position the seat to gain access to the seat-to-floor fasteners on the side with the affected safety belt buckle.
2. Depower the SRS. Refer to Air Bag Systems.
3. Remove the front seat with the affected safety belt buckle.
4. Disconnect the safety belt buckle switch electrical connector.
5. Remove the bolt and the safety belt buckle.
- When installing the safety belt buckle, position the safety belt buckle to the seat and align the locator tabs.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
7. Install the front seat.
8. Repower the SRS. Refer to Air Bag Systems.
9. Check the active restraint system for correct operation.