Explorer 4WD V8-4.6L (2008)
1. Remove the 40 percent seat from the vehicle.
2. Remove the bolt and safety belt buckle.
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To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
4. Check the active restraint system for correct operation.
Safety Belt Buckle - Second Row, LH, 60/40, E-Z Entry
SAFETY BELT BUCKLE - SECOND ROW, LH, 60/40, E-Z ENTRY
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.
