Ford Explorer: Seatbelt Systems / Removal and Installation - Front Seatbelt Buckle
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
Base vehicle shown, police vehicle similar.
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Remove the front seat.
Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
Driver seat
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Remove the front seatbelt buckle.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Detach the wiring harness retainer.
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Detach the wiring harness retainer.
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Remove the bolt.
Torque:
30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
Passenger seat
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Remove the front seatbelt buckle.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Detach the wiring harness retainer.
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Detach the wiring harness retainer.
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Remove the bolt.
Torque:
30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
Installation
NOTE:
During installation, make sure the seatbelt webbing is not
twisted and the seatbelts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Check the seatbelt system for correct operation.
Refer to: Seatbelt Systems (501-20A Seatbelt Systems, Diagnosis and Testing).
Adjustment
NOTE:
Typical D-ring shown, others similar.
If required, remove the necessary trim panel(s).
Fold the seatbelt as indicated...
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps
required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow
all notes and steps carefully...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
Base vehicle shown, police similar.
Remove the second row center seat.
Refer to: Second Row Center Seat (501-10B Second Row Seats, Removal and Installation)...
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric CompoundXG-3-A
ESE-M1C171-A
Removal
NOTICE:
Do not pull the engine appearance cover forward or
sideways to remove. Failure to press straight upward on the underside of
the cover at the attachment points may result in damage to the cover or
engine components...
Categories
WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child restraint. Never
place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. If you must use
a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, move the seat upon which the
child restraint is installed all the way back.

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