Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 196

2. Tighten the four nuts and fifth foot bolt in the following sequence:

1. Tighten the two front bolts to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).

2. Tighten the two rear bolts to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).

3. Tighten the fifth foot bolt to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).

3. Install the fifth foot trim cover.

Fig. 129: Installing Fifth Foot Trim Cover
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

60 percent seat

4. Install the two safety belt anchor bolts.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Seating - F150 Pickup

Fig. 130: Installing Safety Belt Anchor Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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5. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool. Connect the seat and the safety belt buckle pretensioner

electrical connectors.

6. Connect the battery ground cable.

7. With restraint system diagnostic tools installed at the remaining deployable devices, prove out the

supplemental restraint system (SRS). Refer to SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .

WARNING:

To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the
backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing
any front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS)
components and before servicing, replacing, adjusting or striking

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Seating - F150 Pickup

8. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.

9. Reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS) deactivation/reactivation procedure. Refer to

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION AND REACTIVATION .

10. With all the restraint system diagnostic tools removed, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS).

Refer to SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .

11. Check the active restraints for correct operation. Refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .

REAR SEAT - SUPERCAB

Removal and Installation

1. Flip the seat cushions, then remove the six riser nuts and bolts (left outer riser shown).

components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors,
instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood
latches.
To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery
ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect
auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all
warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the supplemental
restraint system (SRS) deactivation/reactivation procedure.

WARNING:

The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service
only. Remove from the vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove
could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety
standards.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Seating - F150 Pickup

Fig. 131: Removing Riser Nuts And Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

2. Remove the seat.

3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Check the active restraint system for correct operation. Refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .

REAR SEAT - 60 PERCENT, SUPERCREW

Removal and Installation

1. Remove the bolts.

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Remove the covers and the bolts.

NOTE:

Removing the seat requires more than one technician.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Seating - F150 Pickup