Ford Fusion: Seatbelt Systems / Front Seatbelt Buckle. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the front seat.
Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the seatbelt buckle.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Detach the wire harness retainer.
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Remove the bolt.
Torque:
26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
Installation
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NOTE:
During installation, make sure the seatbelt webbing
is not twisted and the seatbelts and buckles are accessible to the
occupants.
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).
Adjustment
NOTE:
Typical D-ring shown, others similar.
If required, remove the necessary trim panel(s).
Fold the seatbelt as indicated...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the 60 percent rear seat backrest.
Refer to: Rear Seat Backrest (501-10B Rear Seats, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
The Personal Safety System provides an
improved overall level of frontal crash
protection to front seat occupants and is
designed to help further reduce the risk of
airbag-related injuries. The system is able
to analyze different occupant conditions
and crash severity before activating the
appropriate safety devices to help better
protect a range of occupants in a variety
of frontal crash..
Activation
WARNING:
Service actions on vehicles equipped with electronic parking
brakes may cause unexpected parking brake application, which could
result in injury to hands or fingers. Put the electronic parking brake
system into service mode prior to servicing or removing rear brake
components. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious
personal injury.
NOTE:
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