Escape 4WD V6-181 3.0L DOHC VIN 1 Duratec (2003)
Seat Belt Buckle: Service and Repair
Safety Belt Buckle - Center and Passenger Side, Rear
Safety Belt Bolt Bit
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
REMOVAL
WARNING: ALL SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING RETRACTORS, BUCKLES, FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE SUPPORT
ASSEMBLIES (SLIDE BAR), SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTERS (IF SO EQUIPPED), CHILD SAFETY SEAT TETHER
ATTACHMENTS, AND ATTACHING HARDWARE SHOULD BE INSPECTED AFTER ANY COLLISION. ALL BELT ASSEMBLIES
SHOULD BE REPLACED UNLESS A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN FINDS THE ASSEMBLIES SHOW NO DAMAGE AND OPERATE
PROPERLY. BELT ASSEMBLIES NOT IN USE DURING A COLLISION SHOULD ALSO BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF EITHER
DAMAGE OR IMPROPER OPERATION IS NOTED.
1. Pivot the seat bottom forward.
2. Pivot the seat backrest back.
3. Remove the safety belt buckle assembly.
1
Position the carpet out of the way.
2
Using the special tool, remove the bolt.
3
Remove the safety belt buckle assembly.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE:
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Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to repositioning the seat.
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Make sure that the safety belt buckles are accessible after repositioning the seat.
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Make sure to tighten the bolt to specification.
2. Check the active restraint system for correct operation.