Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 1741

Fig. 20: Removing Three Pin-Type Retainers & Driver Side Lower Corner Trim Panel 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

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

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 21: Separating Safety Belt/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 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 22: 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 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 23: Attaching Restraint System Diagnostic Tool 
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 
SAFETY BELT SYSTEM in the Description and Operation portion of that 
article.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup