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Rear Safety Belt - Bench Seat, Second Row: Notes

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool(s)
G03247084Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
WARNING: All safety belt assemblies including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle support assemblies (slide bar), shoulder belt height adjusters (if so equipped) child safety seat tether attachments and attaching hardware should be inspected after any collision. All belt assemblies should be installed new unless a qualified technician finds the assemblies show no damage and operate properly. Belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and installed new if either damage or improper operation is noted.
NOTE: Rear seats and trim panels removed for clarity.
NOTE: Right side shown, left side similar, but vehicle may be equipped with an auxiliary climate control unit.
  1. To access the second row outboard safety belt retractor or shoulder height adjuster, remove the quarter trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM PANELS .
  2. Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustrations and tables.
    REAR SAFETY BELT - BENCH SEAT, SECOND ROW PART REMOVAL STEPS

    Part Steps
    Safety belt and retractor 1-4
    Shoulder height adjuster 1, 2, 5, 6, 7
    Seat belt buckle 11, 12
    Seat belt anchor buckle 8, 9, 10
    Fig 2: Rear Safety Belt - Bench Seat, Second Row Components Removal Sequence (Items 1-7)
    G03247085Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 3: Rear Safety Belt - Bench Seat, Second Row Components Removal Sequence (Items 8-10)
    G03247086Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 4: Rear Safety Belt - Bench Seat, Second Row Components Removal Sequence (Items 11-12)
    G03247087Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.