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:
Locating the Blind Spot Information System Sensors
The sensors are behind the rear bumper
on both sides of your vehicle.
Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice
and large accumulations of dirt.
Note: Do not cover the sensors with bumper
stickers, repair compound or other objects...
System Operation
Fuel Systems
The fuel system supplies the fuel injectors with clean fuel at a
controlled pressure. The PCM controls the fuel pump and monitors the
fuel pump circuit. The PCM
controls the fuel injector ON/OFF cycle duration and determines the
correct timing and amount of fuel delivered...