Ford Escape: Seatbelt Systems / Removal and Installation - Rear Center Seatbelt Buckle
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the LH rear seat cushion.
Refer to: Rear Seat Cushion Cover (501-10B Rear Seats, Removal and Installation).
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Disconnect the rear center seatbelt buckle electrical connector.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Detach the wiring harness retainer.
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Remove the LH rear seat recline cover.
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Remove the retainer.
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Position the LH rear seat recline cover out and up.
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Remove the rear center seatbelt buckle.
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Detach the wiring harness retainer.
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Remove the bolt.
Torque:
30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
Installation
NOTE:
During installation, make sure the seatbelt webbing is not
twisted and the seatbelts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Check the seatbelt system for correct operation.
Refer to: Seatbelt System Functional Tests (501-20A Seatbelt Systems, General Procedures).
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps
required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow
all notes and steps carefully...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Other information:
System Operation
Brake Over Accelerator
NOTE:
On some vehicles, for off road use the brake over
accelerator feature can be disabled along with the electronic stability
control system by pressing and holding the traction control OFF button
for 5 seconds...
NOTE:
On vehicles equipped with Trailer Reverse Guidance (TRG)
complete this procedure and also perform the Trailer Reverse Guidance
camera alignment.
Using a scan tool select the controlling module for the parking aid camera(s).
Refer to the wiring diagram to identify the camera controlling module...