Ford Escape 2020-2025 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Seatbelt Systems / Removal and Installation - Rear Seatbelt Buckle RH

Ford Escape: Seatbelt Systems / Removal and Installation - Rear Seatbelt Buckle RH

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the RH rear seat cushion.
Refer to: Rear Seat Cushion Cover (501-10B Rear Seats, Removal and Installation).

1. Disconnect the RH seatbelt buckle electrical connector.
1. Remove the RH rear seat recline cover screw.

Remove the RH rear seat recline cover.
1. Remove the retainer.
1. Position the RH rear seat recline cover out and up.

Remove the RH seatbelt buckle.
1. Detach the wiring harness retainers.
1. 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.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Check the seatbelt system for correct operation.
Refer to: Seatbelt System Functional Tests (501-20A Seatbelt Systems, General Procedures).

Removal and Installation - Rear Seatbelt Buckle LH

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Remove the LH rear seat cushion. Refer to: Rear Seat Cushion Cover (501-10B Rear Seats, Removal and Installation)...

Removal and Installation - Rear Seatbelt Retractor and Pretensioner

Removal WARNING: The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow all notes and steps carefully...

Other information:

Ford Escape 2020-2025 Service Manual: General Procedures - Module Programming

Check NOTE: Perform the following pre-checks to make sure module programming completes without errors. Start the programming session in Key OFF, Engine OFF and prior to initiating programming, turn to KOEO . Make sure the vehicle battery is fully charged or is connected to a battery charger...

Ford Escape 2020-2025 Owners Manual: Load Carrying Precautions

Keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer. Properly loading your vehicle provides maximum return of vehicle design performance. Before you load your vehicle, become familiar with the following terms for determining your vehicle’s weight rating, with or without a trailer, from the vehicle’s Tire and Loading Information label or Saf..

Adjusting the Seatbelts During Pregnancy

WARNING: Always ride and drive with your seatback upright and properly fasten your seatbelt. Fit the lap portion of the seatbelt snugly and low across the hips. Position the shoulder portion of the seatbelt across your chest. Pregnant women must follow this practice. See the following figure.

Ford Escape. Adjusting the Seatbelts During Pregnancy