E 350 V8-5.4L (2008)
Seat Mounted Safety Restraints - Cushion, 4-Passenger Bench (Part 2)
Removal and Installation
WARNING: After any crash, all of the following safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware must be inspected by an authorized dealer to
verify correct function:
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Retractors
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Buckles
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Belt tension sensor (BTS) (if equipped)
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Front safety belt buckle support assemblies (slide bar) (if equipped)
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Safety belt shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped)
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Child safety seat tether bracket assemblies
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Automatic locking retractor (ALR) feature for child safety seats (passenger seating positions only)
If any safety belt assembly is damaged, does not operate correctly or does not pass all of the Functional Tests in the Diagnosis and Testing
portion, a new safety belt assembly must be installed. If any safety belt assembly attaching areas are damaged or distorted, the sheet metal must
be restored to its original structural integrity and new safety belt assembly and attaching hardware must be installed. Failure to install new
safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware may increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
After any crash that results in deployment of the driver and/or front outboard passenger safety belt pretensioners, new driver and/or front
outboard passenger safety belt systems (including retractors, buckles and height adjusters) must be installed. Failure to install new safety belt
systems increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
LH or RH safety belt retractor
1. NOTE: If either seat mounting latch is damaged and cannot be released to remove the seat, remove the seat latch striker with the seat attached.
Pull the 2 seat latch release straps and remove the rear seat.
2. Remove the 10 bolts and 2 seat risers.
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To install, tighten to 51 Nm (38 lb-ft).
3. Release the rear J-clips and partially invert the backrest trim cover.
4. Remove the cardboard panel from the backrest.
5. Release the cushion trim cover rear J-clips and 4 side J-clips.
6. NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.
Remove the LH and RH center safety belt anchor bolts and route the safety belts from the seat cushion.
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To install, tighten to 75 Nm (55 lb-ft).
7. Remove the 4 backrest-to-cushion rear bolts.
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To install, tighten to 51 Nm (38 lb-ft).
