Seat Belt Systems: Description and Operation

SAFETY BELT SYSTEM

When installing any new active occupant restraint components, use only the replacement parts specified in the Ford Customer Service Division Master Parts Catalog.

The active restraint system consists of the following:
- Front safety belt shoulder height adjusters
- Front row safety belt buckles attached to the inboard side of the seats
- Front row safety belt retractors and pretensioners located behind the lower B-pillar trim panels
- Rear center safety belt retractor, attached to the parcel shelf sheet metal and safety belt buckle assembly, attached to the floor pan under the rear seat cushion
- Rear dual safety belt buckle assembly, attached to the floor pan under the seat cushion
- Lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH) at all 3 rear seating positions, attached below the rear seat cushion
- Child safety seat tether anchors are attached to the parcel shelf sheet metal for all 3 rear seating positions