501-10-1 501-10-1 Seating

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Driver Seat
Special Tool(s)
Seat Belt Bolt Bit (Used for
T50 Head Bolt)
501-010 (T77L-2100-A)
Removal
7. Using the special tool, remove the safety belt
1. Position the driver seat rearward.
buckle support bolt.
2. Remove the driver seat front track-to-floor
bolts.
8. Disconnect the safety belt buckle switch
electrical connector.
3. Move and tilt the front seats to their highest
and most forward position.
4. Depower the SRS. For additional information,
refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Depowering and Repowering in the General
Procedures portion of Section 501-20B.
5. Disconnect the power driver seat electrical
connector (if equipped).
6. Remove the safety belt buckle support bolt
cover plug.
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Last updated: 2/21/2004 2003 Explorer Sport, Sport Trac, 9/2002
501-10-2 501-10-2 Seating
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
9. Remove the driver seat rear bolt trim covers. 3. Connect the safety belt buckle switch electrical
connector.
10. Remove the driver seat rear bolts.
4. Repower the SRS. For additional information,
refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Depowering and Repowering in the General
Procedures portion of Section 501-20B.
5. Position the seat rearward.
6. Tighten the seat front track-to-floor bolts in
sequence shown.
1 Tighten the front inboard bolt.
2 Tighten the front outboard bolt.
11. CAUTION: Use care when handling
the seat and track assembly. Dropping the
assembly or sitting on a seat not secured in
the vehicle may result in damaged
components.
Remove the driver seat from the vehicle.
Installation
1. Position the seat into the vehicle. Install all the
seat track-to-floor bolts and hand-tighten them.
7. Move and tilt the seat to its highest and most
2. Connect the power seat electrical connector (if forward position.
equipped).
2003 Explorer Sport, Sport Trac, 9/2002
501-10-3 501-10-3 Seating
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
8. Tighten the seat rear track-to-floor bolts in
sequence shown.
1 Tighten the rear inboard bolt.
2 Tighten the rear outboard bolt.
11. Install the safety belt buckle support bolt cover.
9. Install the rear track bolt covers.
12. Check the active restraint system for correct
operation. for additional information, refer to
Section 501-20A.
10. Using the special tool, install the safety belt
buckle bolt.
2003 Explorer Sport, Sport Trac, 9/2002