Safety Belt Buckle and Inflator - 2nd Row, 60 Percent Seat: Removal

NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

1. 1.
   
   Depower the SRS. Refer to REFER to Supplemental Restraint System .

1. 2.
   
   Position the seat to the easy entry position.

1. 3.
   
   From under the seat, detach the cushion cover retainers to access the under side of the seat.

1. 4.
   
   Remove 5 screws and the riser RH inner and outer covers.

1. 5.
   
   Disconnect the safety belt buckle switch electrical connector and detach the retainers.

1. 6.
   
   Remove the safety belt inflator bolt, slide the inflator bracket back and separate it from the cushion frame.

1. 7.
   
   Lift the locking wedge and disconnect the safety belt inflator electrical connector.

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

1. 8.
   
   Remove the 2 safety belt buckle bracket bolts and the safety belt buckle and inflator assembly.

NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new safety belt buckle without a new safety belt inflator.
1. 9.
   Remove the safety belt buckle bolt and slide the safety belt buckle assembly off the inflator tube.