Ford Explorer: Seatbelt Systems / Removal and Installation - Front Seatbelt Buckle

Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / 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.

Remove the front seat.
Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).

Driver seat

Remove the front seatbelt buckle.
1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
1. Detach the wiring harness retainer.
1. Detach the wiring harness retainer.
1. Remove the bolt.
  Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

Passenger seat

Remove the front seatbelt buckle.
1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
1. Detach the wiring harness retainer.
1. Detach the wiring harness retainer.
1. 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.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Check the seatbelt system for correct operation.
Refer to: Seatbelt Systems (501-20A Seatbelt Systems, Diagnosis and Testing).

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