Explorer 2WD V6-4.0L VIN K Flex Fuel (2002)
Seat Belt Buckle: Service and Repair
Safety Belt Buckle
40/20/40, Center and Left Hand Side
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.
NOTE: The left-hand drive is shown, the right-hand drive is similar.
1. Fold the second row left-hand 40 percent seat forward.
2. Remove the bolt. Remove the second row, 40/20/40, center and left-hand side safety belt buckles.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Make sure the anti-rotation tab is correctly aligned to the seat bracket before tightening the bolt.
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Check the active restraint system for correct operation.
40/20/40, Right Hand Side
Safety Belt Bolt Bit