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.

1. 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).
   

1. Detach and disconnect the second row seatbelt buckle electrical connector.
   

1. Detach the second row seat valance.
   
   1. Release the retainer.
      
   2. Release the retainer.
      

1. 
   Remove the second row seat inboard side shield.
   
   1. Remove the screw.
      
   2. Detach the retainers.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
   3. Lift the side shield and pull outward.
      
   4. Lift the side shield and pull outward.
      
   5. Push the side shield forward.
      

1. 
   Remove the second row seatbelt buckle.
   
   1. Remove the bolt.
      Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
   2. 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.

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

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