F 150 2WD V8-4.6L VIN W (2007)
Seat Belt Buckle: Service and Repair
Safety Belt Buckle - Front, Center
SAFETY BELT BUCKLE - FRONT, CENTER
Removal and Installation
WARNING: All safety belt assemblies (including retractors, belt tension sensor [BTS] if equipped, buckles, shoulder belt height adjusters [if
equipped], child safety seat tether attachments and attaching hardware) should be inspected after every collision. All new belt assemblies
should be installed unless a qualified technician finds the assemblies show no damage and operate correctly. Belt assemblies not in use during a
collision should also be inspected and new assemblies installed if either damage or incorrect operation is noted. Failure to follow these
instructions could increase the risk of injury in collisions.
All vehicles
1. Remove the front 20 percent seat.
Regular cab safety belt mini-buckle
2. Remove the LH seat side trim panel screw and trim panel.
3. Remove the bolt and the safety belt mini-buckle.
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To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
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The anti-rotation tab must be correctly aligned for correct installation.
SuperCab and SuperCrew safety belt buckle
4. Remove the LH seat side trim panel screw and trim panel.
5. Remove the safety belt buckle bolt and safety belt buckle.
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To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
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The anti-rotation tab must be correctly aligned for correct installation.
Regular cab safety belt buckle
6. Remove the RH upper seat side trim panel screw and trim panel.
7. Remove the RH lower seat side trim panel screw and trim panel.
8. Remove the safety belt buckle bolt and safety belt buckle.
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To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
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The anti-rotation tab must be correctly aligned for correct installation.
All vehicles
9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
10. Check the active restraint system for correct operation.