Escape 2WD L4-122 2.0L DOHC VIN B Zetec SFI (2003)
SEATS AND HOOD LATCHES.
PLEASE REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE COMPONENT OR SYSTEM TO DETERMINE LOCATION OF THE FRONT AIR BAG
SENSORS.
THE SIDE AIR BAG SENSORS ARE LOCATED AT OR NEAR THE BASE OF THE B-PILLAR.
TO DEPLETE THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE AND WAIT AT LEAST
ONE MINUTE. BE SURE TO DISCONNECT AUXILIARY BATTERIES AND POWER SUPPLIES (IF EQUIPPED).
2. Remove the affected seat from the vehicle.
CAUTION: Use care when handling the seat and track assembly. Dropping the assembly or sitting on a seat not secured in the vehicle may result
in damaged components.
NOTE: Make sure to follow all steps and instructions in the removal procedure of the affected seat.
3. Remove the inboard seat cushion side shield.
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Pull out to release the retaining clips.
NOTE: The driver seat safety belt buckle and pretensioner is shown, the passenger side is similar.
4. Release the pin-type retainers and separate the safety belt buckle and pretensioner electrical connector and wire harness from the seat.
NOTE: Note the wire harness routing for installation.
5. Remove the safety belt buckle and pretensioner.
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Using the special tool, remove the bolt.
