Ford Explorer: Seatbelt Systems / Removal and Installation - Second Row Seatbelt Buckle
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) shown, RH (right-hand) seat similar.
NOTE:
Single seat shown, captain chair similar.
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Remove the second row seat.
Refer to: Second Row Seat (501-10B Second Row Seats, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Second Row Seat - Vehicles With: Second Row Captain Chairs (501-10B Second Row Seats, Removal and Installation).
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Detach and disconnect the second row seatbelt buckle electrical connector.
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Detach the second row seat valance.
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Release the retainer.
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Release the retainer.
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Remove the second row seat inboard side shield.
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Remove the screw.
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Detach the retainers.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Lift the side shield and pull outward.
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Lift the side shield and pull outward.
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Push the side shield forward.
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Remove the second row seatbelt buckle.
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Remove the bolt.
Torque:
30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
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Release the elastic strap.
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).
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
Base vehicle shown, police vehicle similar.
Remove the second row center seat...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) shown, RH (right-hand) similar.
Remove the second row seat...
Other information:
WARNING: Airbags do not inflate slowly or gently, and the risk of injury
from a deploying airbag is the greatest close to the trim covering the airbag module.
WARNING: All occupants of your vehicle, including the driver, should always
properly wear their seatbelts, even when an airbag supplemental restraint system
is provided...
Principles of Operation
Inspection and Verification
Verify the customer concern.
Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.
If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is
found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next
step
If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the S..
Categories
4 Inch Display

A - Tachometer.
B - Information display.
C - Speedometer.
D - Fuel gauge.
E - Engine coolant temperature gauge.
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