Ford Explorer: Seatbelt Systems / Removal and Installation - Second Row Center Seatbelt Retractor

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: Base vehicle shown, police vehicle similar.

1. Remove the second row center seat.
   Refer to: Second Row Center Seat (501-10B Second Row Seats, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the bolt and position the second row center seatbelt anchor aside.
   Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

1. 
   Remove the second row center seatbelt guide bezel.
   
   1. Remove the cover.
      
   2. Remove the screws.
      
   3. Release the bezel guide pins.
      
   4. Route the seatbelt through the bezel.
      

1. 
   Lift the second row center seat backrest cover.
   
   1. Remove the child safety seat tether anchor bezel.
      
   2. Release the J-clip.
      
   3. Unzip the backrest cover.
      
   4. Lift the backrest cover.
      

1. Release the hook-and-loop retainers and position the second row center seat backrest cover aside.
   

1. Remove the second row center seatbelt retractor bolt.
   Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

1. Route the second row center seatbelt anchor through the backrest cover.
   

1. Lift the second row center seat backrest cover and foam.
   

1. Remove the second row center seatbelt retractor.
   

Installation

NOTE: During installation, make sure the seatbelt webbing is not twisted and the seatbelts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Check the seatbelt system for correct operation.
   Refer to: Seatbelt Systems (501-20 Seatbelt Systems) .