Safety Belt System Ford Five Hundred I

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

The active restraint system consists of

1. Front safety belt shoulder height adjusters
2. Front row safety belt buckles attached to the inboard side of the seats
3. Front row safety belt retractors and pretensioners located behind the lower B-pillar trim panels
4. Second row and third row outboard safety belt retractors located behind the quarter trim panels (Freestyle)
5. Second row 60/40 seat center safety belt retractor and LH safety belt buckle assembly integrated into the 60 percent seat back (Freestyle)
6. 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 (Five Hundred, Montego)
7. Second row dual safety belt buckle assembly attached to the floor pan under the LH seat cushion (Five Hundred, Montego)
8. Second row safety belt buckle assembly attached to the seat frame (Freestyle)
9. Third row safety belt buckle assembly attached to the seat frame (Freestyle)
10. Lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH) at all 3 rear seating positions, attached below the rear seat cushion (Five Hundred, Montego)
11. LATCH located at the second row outboard seating positions and third row RH seating position, all welded to the seat cushion frame (Freestyle)
12. The child safety seat tether anchors are welded to the parcel shelf sheet metal for all 3 rear seating positions (Five Hundred, Montego)
13. Child safety seat tether anchors located at the front passenger seating position, second row outboard seating positions, and third row RH seating positions all welded to the seat cushion frame (Freestyle)

Safety Belt, Lap/Shoulder

While the vehicle is in motion, the combination lap and shoulder belt adjusts to the occupant's movement. However, if the vehicle brakes hard, corners hard or if the vehicle receives an impact of 8 km/h (5 mph) or more, the lap and shoulder belt locks and helps reduce the occupant's forward movement.

Safety Belt Retractor and Pretensioner

The front safety belt retractors use a safety belt pretensioner system. This works in conjunction with the front air bag system mounted in the steering wheel and instrument panel. The pretensioner is a pyrotechnic device that removes excess webbing slack from the safety belt. When the pretensioner deploys in the retractor, excess slack is removed from the lap and shoulder safety belt. The pretensioners are activated when the restraints control module (RCM) detects an impact force exceeding a programmed limit.

If the vehicle is involved in a collision that results in deployment of the safety belt retractor pretensioners, a new driver and passenger seat belt system (including safety belt buckle pretensioners or safety belt retractor and pretensioners, safety belt retractors, safety belts, buckles and height adjusters) must be installed.

For additional information on diagnostic and disposal of pretensioners, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .

Dual Locking Mode Retractors

Note. When replacing a dual locking mode retractor, the retractor should be checked to make sure it is not in the automatic locking retractor (ALR) mode after installation in the stowed position.

All outboard continuous-loop, 3-point retractor systems, except the driver position, are equipped with the dual locking mode system.

The emergency locking retractor (ELR) mode will allow the occupant freedom of movement, locking tight only on hard braking, hard cornering or an impact of approximately 8 km/h (5 mph). The ELR mode helps to reduce the forward movement of the driver and passengers. The ELR mode is continuously in operation at all seating positions.

The ALR portion of this system does not allow the occupant freedom of movement. The ALR mode is used when locking a child seat in an outboard seating position or when a tight belt fit is desired. The ALR mode is automatically engaged when the webbing is fully extracted from the retractor and then allowed to retract. As the webbing is retracted back onto the spool, an audible clicking sound is made indicating the retractor is in ALR mode and the webbing will not pull back out of the retractor. To disengage the ALR mode, let the webbing retract back onto the spool. The ALR mode is disengaged when the webbing is free to move out and back into the retractor.

The automatic locking mode must be used when installing a child safety seat in the front or rear passenger seating positions where dual locking mode retractors are provided.

Energy Management Retractor

This vehicle has a safety belt system with an energy management feature at the front seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head on-collision.

The energy management retractor feature is designed to pay out webbing in a controlled manner. This feature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on an occupant's chest.

Safety Belt Tension Sensor

The safety belt tension sensor is part of the front passenger safety belt and retractor assembly. The safety belt tension sensor is located at the front passenger safety belt anchor point and is used in conjunction with the occupant classification sensor (OCS) system. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .

Safety Belt Extension

In certain cases, the safety belt may be too short even when it is fully extended. Additional length can be added to the belt length by using a safety belt extension. Safety belt extensions are available through the dealership parts department at no cost. Safety belt extensions are only available with black webbing. Two extension assemblies are available for the front and rear seating positions.

Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on the label. Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too short for you when fully extended. Do not use the extension to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso.

Child Safety Seat Tether Anchors

On Five Hundred and Montego vehicles, the child safety seat tether anchors are a structural member of the parcel shelf sheet metal.

On Freestyle vehicles with a second row bench seat, the child safety seat tether anchors and LATCH system is a structural member of the seat frame.

On Freestyle vehicles a with third row bench seat, the child safety seat tether anchors and LATCH system is a structural member of the seat backrest frame.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)

The lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH) system is a standardized and uniform attachment system for installing child safety seats in passenger vehicles. LATCH-equipped child safety seats have lower attachments that connect to the vehicle portion of the LATCH system.

The vehicle portion of the system consists of attachment points (6-mm wires) at all second row seating positions. The attachment points protrude from the biteline between the seat cushion and seat backrest.

If a child safety seat was in use during a collision, inspect the vehicle portion of the system for damage. If any of the attachment points (6-mm wires) are damaged, a new one must be installed. See the appropriate REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION procedure in this article for service.

Safety Belt Warning System

The safety belt warning indicator illuminates and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts.

The conditions of operation for the safety belt warning indicator and chime are as follows

1. If the driver's or front passenger's seat (if occupied) safety belt is not buckled before the ignition switch is turned to RUN, the safety belt warning indicator illuminates for 1--2 minutes and the warning chime sounds for 4--8 seconds.
2. If the driver's or front passenger's seat (if occupied) safety belt is buckled while the warning indicator is illuminated and the reminder chime is sounding, then the safety belt warning indicator and reminder chime turn off.
3. If the driver's or front passenger's (if occupied) safety belt is buckled before the ignition switch is turned to RUN, the safety belt warning indicator and reminder chime remain off.

Belt Minder

The Belt Minder feature is a supplemental warning to the safety belt warning function. This feature provides additional reminders by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning lamp in the instrument cluster when the driver and front passenger safety belts are unbuckled.

The passenger's safety Belt Minder feature is activated only when the occupant classification sensor (OCS) system detects a passenger in the right front seat and the passenger's weight exceeds a programmed limit. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .

To activate or deactivate the Belt Minder feature, refer to WARNING DEVICES or owner literature.

BELT MINDER REFERENCE

Inspection and Verification

1. Verify the customer's concern by operating the active restraint system to duplicate the condition.
2. Inspect to determine if any of the following mechanical or electrical concerns apply: VISUAL INSPECTION CHART Mechanical Electrical Safety belt webbing integrity (torn, frayed, cut or stretched) Safety belt buckle and tongue assembly Safety belt retractor Wiring, terminal or connector Safety belt warning indicator burned out HS-CAN network concern
3. If the inspection reveals an obvious concern(s) that can be readily identified, service as required. With the exception of removing a twist from the safety belt webbing, do not attempt to repair a component of the safety belt system; new components must be installed.
4. If the concern remains after the inspection, determine the symptom. GO to «SYMPTOM CHART»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/restraints-control-systems/#safety-belt-system__symptom-chart) .
5. To check the active restraint system for correct operation, carry out the appropriate Functional Test(s).

Symptom Chart

SYMPTOM CHART

Component Test

Carry out the appropriate Functional Test(s) as determined in Inspection and Verification.

Functional Test - Buckle and Tongue

The safety belt buckle and tongue assembly must operate freely during the latching and unlatching function. Fasten the safety belt by inserting the tongue (male portion) into the buckle (female portion).

1. Verify the following during the latching sequence: Tongue insertion is not hindered by excessive effort. A "click" is heard when the buckle latches the tongue.
2. Verify the system integrity by forcefully pulling on the belt webbing.
3. Unlatch the belt by fully depressing the buckle release button, and allowing the belt to release and retract.
4. Verify the following during the unlatching process: Push-button depression does not require excessive effort. Tongue can be removed easily from the buckle. Repeat the above steps 3 times.
5. If the inspection reveals an obvious concern(s) that can be readily identified, service as required. Do not attempt to carry out any repair on the buckle and tongue assembly. If a concern exists with either component, a new safety belt buckle and safety belt retractor assembly must be installed.

Functional Test - Retractor

The safety belt retractor assembly must be freely operational for extraction and retraction of the safety belt webbing between full extension and in-vehicle stowed positions.

1. Extract and retract the safety belt between the full extension and stowed positions.
2. Verify the retractor operates without excessive effort or binding.
3. Install a new safety belt retractor and buckle if no obvious concerns are noticed and the complaint has been verified.

Functional Test - System Road Test Inspection

1. Fasten the safety belts and proceed to a safe area.
2. Attain a speed of 8 km/h (5 mph).
3. Test the safety belts. Grasp the shoulder harness and prepare to lean forward. WARNING: The maximum brake application should be on dry concrete or equivalent hard surface, NEVER on wet pavement or gravel. WARNING: The driver and passenger must be prepared to brace themselves in the event the retractor does not lock. NOTE: Do not jerk on the safety belt webbing when carrying out this test. Lean forward slightly when the brake application is made. Make a maximum brake application without a skid.
4. The safety belts should lock up with minimum webbing extension.
5. If there is a lockup of both shoulder straps, the safety belt assemblies are functioning correctly. Should either or both retractors fail to lock up at the 8 km/h (5 mph) speed, repeat the test at a constant 24 km/h (15 mph) speed. (This test must be carried out with a RH front or rear passenger if the RH front or rear safety belts are to be tested.)
6. If any retractors do not lock up at the 24 km/h (15 mph) test, return the vehicle for service of malfunctioning safety belts.

Functional Test - Automatic Locking Retractor

1. Position the seat back into the full UP position.
2. Position the height adjuster (if equipped) in the full DOWN or UP position.
3. Latch the seat belt buckle and tongue assembly.
4. Pull the shoulder belt out until the automatic locking retractor (ALR) feature is activated.
5. Release the shoulder belt and allow it to retract until it stops.
6. Pull on the shoulder belt to check that the belt has remained in the ALR mode. If the belt is not locked, install a new safety belt assembly.
7. Unlatch the safety belt tongue from the buckle and allow the safety belt to retract to its STOWED position.
8. Pull the shoulder belt to verify the retractor assembly has converted automatically out of the ALR mode. If the shoulder belt remains locked in the STOWED position, install a new safety belt retractor assembly.

Safety Belt Cleaning

1. Clean the safety belt webbing only with a mild soap solution recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpets. Follow the instructions provided with the soap.

Replacement of the Weld Nut and Reinforcement

1. Remove the interior trim panel to expose the suspect anchor point. For additional information, refer to «INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-and-ornamentation) .
2. Determine if the weld nut only or the weld nut and reinforcement and weld nut are missing. If the B- or C- or D-pillar safety belt anchor nuts or reinforcements are stripped or missing, a new nut or reinforcement should be installed. To install a missing weld nut only, proceed to Step 3.
3. Obtain the correct M12 weld nut and a standard washer to carry out the procedure.
4. Drill out 2 8-mm (5/16-in) diameter holes adjacent to the clearance hole.
5. Obtain a length of copper welding wire and feed through clearance hole in door frame opening until it becomes visible at the access hole.
6. Pull the wire through so that it may be secured to the weld nut and washer.
7. Pull the wire back up to the weld nut clearance hole.
8. Hold the weld nut securely in place. Use the MIG Wire Feed Welder 106-00053 to plug weld the nut in place at the 2 8-mm (5/16-in) diameter holes previously drilled.
9. Metal finish as required.
10. Verify the nut is securely in place.

Safety Belt Procedure After a Collision

1. Before installing the new safety belt assembly, the safety belt attaching areas must be inspected for damage and distortion. If the attaching points are damaged and distorted, the sheet metal must be reworked back to its original shape and structural integrity. Install the new safety belt(s) using the appropriate instructions. Carry out the «Functional Tests»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/restraints-control-systems/#safety-belt-system) .

Special Tool(s)

SPECIAL TOOL(S) CHART D-Ring Installation Kit 100-F012 (134-00018) or equivalent

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1. Remove the shoulder safety belt height adjuster. For additional information, refer to «SAFETY BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTER»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/restraints-control-systems/#safety-belt-system) .
2. Use the 1/2-in drill provided in the D-Ring Installation Kit to drill out the damaged threads in the upper pillar structure.
3. Apply a suitable lubricant to the M14 x 1.5 tap provided in the D-Ring Installation Kit and tap new threads.
4. Use a threaded insert (part of #N807170-S190) provided in the D-Ring Installation Kit and screw it into the retapped hole until it is slightly below the surface.
5. Use a hammer to lightly tap the installation tool provided in the D-Ring Installation Kit several times to seat the insert keys.
6. Insert the shoulder safety belt height adjuster in the opening of the upper B-pillar structure, making sure the shoulder belt height adjuster knob on the shoulder safety belt height adjuster is positioned above the D-ring attachment nut. (The tab is located at the top and is to be inserted in the hole provided in the B-pillar structure.)
7. Install the 2 shoulder safety belt height adjuster bolts. Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
8. Install the safety belt D-ring nut. Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
9. Install the B-pillar trim.
10. Operate the front seat shoulder strap adjuster. Make sure it travels from top to bottom and locks correctly in each position.
11. Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to «SAFETY BELT SYSTEM»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/restraints-control-systems/#safety-belt-system) .

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1. Fold the safety belt as indicated.
2. Pull the safety belt tongue over the fold in the safety belt.

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Note. If a seat equipped with a supplemental restraint system (SRS) component is being serviced, the SRS must be depowered .

Note. The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a SRS fault.

Note. The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

Note. Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.

Note. RH side shown, LH side similar.

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1. Position the seat to its most forward position.
2. Depower the SRS. Refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures portion of «SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system) .
3. Remove the lower B-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to «INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-and-ornamentation) .
4. Remove the seat cushion side shield cover.
5. Remove the safety belt anchor nut. To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
6. Disconnect the belt tension sensor electrical connector.
7. Route the safety belt anchor and safety belt tension sensor electrical connector through the seat cushion trim cover.
8. Route the safety belt anchor connector through the seat cushion trim cover.
9. Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel. Remove the screw cover and screw and pull downward on the upper B-pillar trim panel and remove.
10. Remove the secondary safety belt guide from the B-pillar.
11. Remove the safety belt guide D-ring bolt. To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
12. Disconnect the safety belt retractor and pretensioner electrical connector.
13. Remove the bolt and safety belt retractor and pretensioner. To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
14. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
15. Repower the SRS. Refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures portion of «SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system) .
16. Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to «SAFETY BELT SYSTEM»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/restraints-control-systems/#safety-belt-system) .

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1. Remove the rear seat cushion. For additional information, refer to «SEATING»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/seats/#seat-system) .
2. Remove the center safety belt retractor anchor nut. To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
3. Remove the parcel shelf. For additional information, refer to «INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-and-ornamentation) .
4. Remove the bolt and center safety belt retractor. To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
6. Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to «SAFETY BELT SYSTEM»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/restraints-control-systems/#safety-belt-system) .

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Removal and Installation

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1. Remove the LH and RH head restraints.
2. Squeeze the opening together and remove the outer safety belt trim guide.
3. Position the 60 percent seat to the fold flat position.
4. Place the seat in the E-Z entry position.
5. From under the seat, release 3 sets of cushion trim cover J-clips.
6. From under the seat, release the J-clip at the inboard side of the cushion frame.
7. Pull the cushion trim cover outboard retainer out from between the riser and the cushion frame.
8. Remove the cushion foam pad and cushion trim cover.
9. Remove the bolt and separate the safety belt anchor and buckle from the inboard recliner. To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
10. Release the 2 backrest trim cover lower J-clips.
11. Release the 4 backrest trim cover inside J-clips-to-hard back panel.
12. Release the hook and loop strips, invert the trim cover and remove the 3 rows of hog rings.
13. Release the hook and loop strips, invert the trim cover to the top of the backrest.
14. Remove the 5 screws and hard back panel.
15. Squeeze the tabs in and remove the 4 head restraint guides.
16. Feed the safety belt through and remove the backrest trim cover foam pad.
17. Remove 3 bolts and safety belt retractor.
18. To install, reverse the removal procedure. When installing the safety belt retractor, position the safety belt retractor through the backrest frame. To install, tighten the M10 bolt to 37 Nm (27 lb-ft). When installing the inner safety belt guide, position it into the backrest frame slot. To install, tighten the 2 M8 bolts to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
19. Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to «SAFETY BELT SYSTEM»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/restraints-control-systems/#safety-belt-system) .

Note. LH side shown, RH side similar.

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1. Remove the rear seat cushion. For additional information, refer to «SEATING»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/seats/#seat-system) .
2. Remove the rear seat bolster. For additional information, refer to «SEATING»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/seats/#seat-system) .
3. Remove the outboard safety belt anchor bolt. To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
4. Remove the upper and lower C-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to «INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-and-ornamentation) .
5. Remove the bolt and the outboard safety belt retractor. To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
7. Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to «SAFETY BELT SYSTEM»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/restraints-control-systems/#safety-belt-system) .

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Note. Vehicle with auxiliary climate control shown, vehicle without auxiliary climate control similar.

Note. LH side shown, RH side similar.

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1. Remove the rear quarter trim panel. For additional information, refer to «INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-and-ornamentation) .
2. Remove the safety belt anchor bolt. To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
3. Remove the C-pillar trim panel from the safety belt.
4. Remove the safety belt D-ring bolt. To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
5. From beneath the LH rear side of the vehicle remove the 2 auxiliary climate control floor pan bracket nuts. To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
6. Remove the 2 auxiliary climate control duct pin-type retainers and detach the auxiliary climate control ducts.
7. Remove the 3 auxiliary climate control housing bolts. To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
8. Carefully position aside the auxiliary A/C unit.
9. Remove the bolt and safety belt retractor. To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
10. Remove the D-pillar trim panel from the safety belt.
11. Remove the safety belt D-ring bolt. To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
12. Remove the secondary safety belt guide from the D-pillar.
13. Remove the bolt and safety belt retractor. To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
14. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
15. Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to «SAFETY BELT SYSTEM»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/restraints-control-systems/#safety-belt-system) .

Note. RH side shown, LH side similar.

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1. Position the seat to its most forward position.
2. Remove the lower B-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to «INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-and-ornamentation) .
3. Lower the upper B-pillar trim panel from the headliner. Remove the screw at the top of the upper B-pillar trim panel. Pull the bottom of the B-pillar trim panel towards the middle of the vehicle. Lower the upper B-pillar trim panel from the headliner.
4. Remove the safety belt guide D-ring bolt. To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
5. Remove the 2 bolts and safety belt shoulder height adjuster. To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
7. Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to «SAFETY BELT SYSTEM»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/restraints-control-systems/#safety-belt-system) .

Note. RH side shown, LH side similar.

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Note. If a seat equipped with a supplemental restraint system (SRS) component is being serviced, the SRS must be depowered.

Note. The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a SRS fault.

Note. The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

Note. Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.

1. Position the seat to its most rearward position.
2. Depower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures portion of «SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system) .
3. Disconnect the safety belt buckle switch electrical connector and wire routing clip noting the location. Release the J-clip on the side of the seat cushion cover to remove the wire for the safety belt buckle switch.
4. Remove the safety belt buckle nut. To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
5. Remove the safety belt buckle through the opening in the seat cushion cover.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Make sure that the safety belt buckle is routed through the seat cushion cover.
7. Repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures portion of «SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system) .
8. Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to «SAFETY BELT SYSTEM»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/restraints-control-systems/#safety-belt-system) .

Note. 60 percent seat shown, 40 percent seat similar.

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1. Position the 40 percent seat to the fold flat position.
2. Position the 40 percent seat to the vertical position.
3. Remove the outboard pivot cover from the safety belt buckle assembly.
4. Remove the bolt and the safety belt buckle. To install, tighten to 37 Nm (27 lb-ft).
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
6. Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to «SAFETY BELT SYSTEM»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/restraints-control-systems/#safety-belt-system) .

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Note. The RH safety belt buckle is a part of the center safety belt retractor assembly and is not serviced separately. To remove the RH safety belt buckle, refer to SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR - REAR, CENTER, FIVE HUNDRED, MONTEGO .

1. Remove the rear seat cushion. For additional information, refer to «SEATING»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/seats/#seat-system) .
2. Remove the nut and the LH and center safety belt buckle assembly. To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
3. To install reverse the removal procedure.
4. Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to «SAFETY BELT SYSTEM»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/restraints-control-systems/#safety-belt-system) .

Safety Belt Buckle - Third Row, Bench

Note. RH side shown, LH side similar.

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1. Remove the third row bench seat. For additional information, refer to «SEATING»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/seats/#seat-system) .
2. Remove the third row seat backrest. For additional information, refer to «SEATING»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/seats/#seat-system) .
3. Remove the 2 rivets and pull the cushion handle out of the pocket. Using an appropriate tool, from under the rivet head, pry the rivet up. When removing the plastic rivet, make sure not to get under the insert or the rivet will not come out. Another method that can be used to remove the plastic rivets is to drive a screw partially into the rivet head and pull the screw and rivet head out. This will require new plastic rivets to be installed.
4. Separate the pivot release cable and casing and remove the pivot release handle.
5. Remove the 2 screws on each side at the bottom of the load floor panel.
6. Pull out to release the retainers and remove the load floor panel. Use a suitable tool (pin-type retainer tool, etc.) to disengage the load floor from the seat.
7. Remove the screw, release the tab and remove the LH floor latch cover.
8. Remove the screw, release the tab and remove the RH floor latch cover.
9. Release the cushion trim cover retainers from the cushion frame and remove the trim cover and foam pad. On assembly, the LATCH and child safety seat tether anchor must be accessible through the trim cover.
10. Remove the 8 cushion frame-to-pivot tube assembly bolts. To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
11. Remove the cushion frame joining bracket and the cushion frame.
12. Remove the bolt and the RH safety belt buckle. To install, tighten to 37 Nm (27 lb-ft).
13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
14. Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to «SAFETY BELT SYSTEM»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/restraints-control-systems/#safety-belt-system) .

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Note. RH buckle shown, LH buckle similar.

1. Remove the LH outboard pivot seat side cover.
2. Remove the RH outboard pivot seat side cover.
3. Position the LH seat in the fold flat and vertical position.
4. Remove the bolt and RH safety belt buckle. To install, tighten to 37 Nm (27 lb-ft).
5. To install reverse the removal procedure.
6. Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to «SAFETY BELT SYSTEM»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/restraints-control-systems/#safety-belt-system) .

Scheme 26

1. Remove the rear seat cushion. For additional information, refer to «SEATING»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/seats/#seat-system) .
2. Remove the 2 nuts and the affected LATCH. To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

See also:
• SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
• WARNING DEVICES
• INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
• INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION
• SEATING
• REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
• SYMPTOM CHART
• Functional Tests