SIDE PANEL REMOVAL

transfer case shift control module
Transfer Case Shift Control Module Replacement
Removal Procedure
Important: The transfer case shift control module (TCCM) is located under the drivers seat carpet. For removal purposes, access the TCCM from underneath the carpet.
Remove the drivers bucket seat or split bench seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket or Split Bench Seat Replacement.
Remove the left front sill plate. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Plate Replacement.
Remove the left hinge pillar. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side.
Remove the left center pillar. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement.

This module is located behind the interior side trim panel, LH side behind the front seat, below the rear LH side glass. AKA B Pillar trim panel. Access from inside, probably will require removal of the rear seat bottom and even top of seat to remove the panel. it will be the small box in the center of that area once the panel is removed. Good luck!

it might be under the seat or behind a side panel ! lift the seat first and you should see which !

the newer PX have the side cover latch under the seat
- see picture

the older ones have them at the lower front of the side covers
- see picture

If both passengers and drivers side retractable belts have stopped moving, then it's likely the controller that's located under the passengers seat has gone bad. If only one side has stopped retracting and moving then that side motor has probably gone bad.

This is more difficult than it looks because the rear trim panels must be removed in a certain order as they overlap at their edges.

First remove the rear seat.
Remove the step panel from the floor near the side door opening.
Unbolt the 2 seat belt anchors.
Remove the trim panel below the lift gate (rear hatch opening.) Pry the screw plugs out with a small screwdriver and remove the screws.
Pry out the rear speaker grill using a flat blade screwdiver that has been taped to prevent scratches.
Remove the rear speaker mounting screws. Pull the speaker out and unplug the connector.
Remove the passenger side trim panel mounting screws.
Use a panel clip removal tool and pry the clips that hold the trim panel then lift the panel away.

Installation is the reverse of removal.

SECTION 501-10: Seating 1998 Escort/Tracer Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Seat —Front Removal
NOTE: Driver side seat shown, passenger side seat similar.

1. Slide the seat to its rearward position.

1. Remove the front seat track to floor front bolts.

1. Slide the seat to the forward position.

1. Remove the front seat track to floor rear bolts.

1. Disconnect the safety belt warning indicator switch electrical connector.

1. Remove the front seat.

please don't forget to rate, thx.

Retractor and Tongue—Sedan
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S) REQUIRED Description Tool Number Safety Belt Bolt Bit T77L-2100A
NOTE: Safety Belt Bolt Bit T77L-2100-A should be used for safety belt removal and installation.

Removal

1. Remove rear seat cushion. Refer to Section 01-10 .
   

Seat Cushion, Rear Sedan
Removal

1. Apply knee pressure to lower front portion of the rear seat cushion. Push rearward to disengage rear seat cushion pad and frame (600A88) from rear seat cushion front retainers (63370).
   

1. Remove rear seat cushion from vehicle.
   

1. Remove rear seat back. Refer to Section 01-10 .
   

Seat Back, Rear 60/40 Split Bench—Sedan
Removal

1. NOTE: Safety belt bolts do not secure seat back to vehicle.
   
   Remove rear seat cushion as described.
   

1. Fold down back seat and remove two bolts in the center of each seat back striker plates.
   

1. Remove two bolts from outboard rear seat back frame retaining brackets.
   

1. Lift seat back up and pull forward to remove from vehicle.
   

1. Remove panel (52018) and quarter trim panel (31012). Refer to Section 01-05 .
   

Trim Panel, Quarter—Sedan Removal

1. Remove rear seat. Refer to Section 01-10 .
   

1. Pull up on rear section of rear door scuff plate that overlaps lower quarter trim panel.
   

1. Pull lower quarter trim panel away from body.
   

1. Remove safety belt retaining bolt.
   

1. Feed safety belt through lower quarter trim panel.
   

1. Remove safety belt anchor plate-to-sill bolt from quarter panel.
   

1. Remove retractor anchor nut and retractor from rear quarter panel.
   

1. Remove upper seat belt anchor bolt and anchor from upper rear quarter panel.
   

1. Slide anchor plate end of safety belt through the openings in the quarter trim panel.
   

1. Remove outboard front safety belt retractor and tongue (611B08) from the vehicle.
   
   
   
   
   
   Item Part Number Description 1 386277-S190 Bolt (Part of 611B68) 2 31012 Upper Rear Quarter Trim Panel 3 611B60 Retractor and Tongue 4 N800937-S190 Nut 5 389370-S190 Bolt 6 — Rear Quarter Panel (Part of Body) 7 52018 Lower Rear Quarter Trim Panel 8 — Mounting Stud (Part of Body)

1. Remove seat belt anchor bolt and retractor and tongue from rear deck panel.
   
   
   
   
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse Removal procedure.
   

1. Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted. If it is, remove the twist.
   

1. Tighten retractor anchor bolt and safety belt anchor plate-to-sill bolt to 34-46 Nm (25-33 lb-ft).
   

1. Check the restraint system for proper operation.
   

Unlock the left hand seat lock, lift up the lock, inside is a small lever, depress this and seat will come off. To access the battery after seat removal there are three (3) pan head bolts holding on the side panel remove these carefully and this will allow full acces to the battery.

I did this the other day. I think there were 1 or 2 screws holding it in place that you have to remove the bottom part of the back seat to get at them.