Contents: Front seat belt - pre-1995 models ↳ Front Seat Belt - 1995 and Later… ↳ Rear seat belts - 1995 models onwards ↳
Warning: On vehicles equipped with seat belts with automatic retractor buckles, use extreme caution when removing and installing the seats; the automatic retractor contains a powerful spring that could cause injury if the load cell is accidentally activated. The tensioning mechanism must first be "disarmed" with a special clamp called "transit clip" and can be purchased from a Ford dealer.
Front seat belt - pre-1995 models
Removal
1. Remove the center pillar trim panel (see Section 30), release the belt tape (see Figure 33.1).
Figure 33.1. Remove the screws from the center pillar trim panel (indicated by arrows), remove the panel and release the seat belt strap.
2. Unscrew the bottom bolt, but make sure that the belt does not get pulled into the reel.
3. Remove the cover from the top bolt and unscrew the bolt (see Figure 33.3).
Figure 33.3. Remove the decorative cover from the upper seat belt bolt.
4. Unscrew the lower fixing bolt (see Figure 33.4).
Figure 33.4. Upper bolt (A) and lower retaining bolt of the seat belt tensioner.
5. Turn the belt tensioner to the side and remove it from the center pillar.
6. Remove the bolts securing the seat belt buckle posts to the floor and cut, where present, the two ties securing the outer seat belt buckles. Unscrew the retaining bolts and remove the seat belts (see Figure 33.6).
Figure 33.6. Typical methods of securing seat belts to the floor: A - Lap belt buckle post, B - Right seat belt buckle post, C - Left seat belt buckle post, D - Lap belt
7. Replace the belts with new ones if they are worn or not working properly.
Installation
8. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal. When installing the coils, make sure they fit correctly onto the center posts.
9. Please note that the middle bracket tongue is slightly different in design and is installed on the pillar next to the base of the driver's seat. The driver's seat belt buckle post is located on the inside, under the passenger seat.
10. Tighten the retaining bolts to the specified torque.
Front Seat Belt - 1995 and Later Models
Removal
11. On vehicles with side trim panels, remove these panels by unscrewing the screws at the front and rear.
12. If the seat belt is equipped with an automatic belt tensioner, "disarm" the tensioner mechanism by inserting the clip "transit dip", then unhook the cable from the seat guides.
13. Remove the seat belt buckle from the automatic belt tensioner.
14. After removing the center pillar trim panel (Section 30), release the belt tape.
15. Unscrew the bottom bolt, but make sure that the belt does not get pulled into the reel.
16. Remove the cover from the top bolt and unscrew the bolt.
17. Unscrew and remove the lower fixing bolt.
18. Turn the belt tensioner to the side and remove it from the center pillar.
Installation
19. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal. When installing the coils, make sure they fit correctly onto the center posts.
20. Tighten the retaining bolts to the specified torque.
Rear seat belts - 1995 models onwards
21. Depending on the type and specification of the vehicle, different types of belts may be installed on the rear seats. The procedures for removing and installing the rear seat belts are essentially the same as those described above for the front seat belts, but in some cases it will be necessary to remove the appropriate interior trim panel to access the belt. Please contact Section 30, if necessary, to clarify the procedure for removing and installing interior trim panels. Ensure that all bolts are tightened to specification during installation.
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