Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 176

Fig. 53: Pulling Out On Driver Side Lower Corner Trim Panel Near Door Jamb
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

19. Separate the safety belt and remove the lower corner trim panel.

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Fig. 54: Removing Lower Corner Trim Panel
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

20. Push in to release the tab and disconnect the driver side safety belt retractor pretensioner electrical

connector.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Seating - F150 Pickup

Fig. 55: Disconnecting Driver Side Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

21. Attach the restraint system diagnostic tool to the driver side safety belt retractor pretensioner electrical

connector.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Seating - F150 Pickup

Fig. 56: Attaching Restraint System Diagnostic Tool To Driver Side Safety Belt Retractor
Pretensioner Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

SuperCab with safety belt retractor pretensioners

22. Remove the passenger door scuff plate.

23. Remove the passenger safety belt retractor pretensioner bolt.

NOTE:

A SuperCab seat equipped with seat integrated restraints (SIR), will have
an integral; safety belt tower cap located to the outboard side of the
headrest. This style seat will be equipped with a safety belt buckle
pretensioner. All others will have a safety belt retractor pretensioner. For
additional information to identify a seat equipped with SIR, refer to
xSAFETY BELT SYSTEM in the Description and Operation portion of that
article.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Seating - F150 Pickup