The Ford Transit MK7 Seat Belt Bracket is an original part from the Seat Belts and Parts category, designed for stable mounting of the seat belt in the vehicle's body. The precise geometry of the bracket ensures proper belt guidance and maintains the factory mounting line in the Ford Transit MK7.
Specifications and technical data
- SKU: 6C11V613E78AC
- Mark: Ford
- Condition: Used
- OEM Part Number: 6C11V613E78AC
- Substitutable numbers: 6C11V613E78AC, 6C11-V613E78-AC
- Category: Seat Belts & Parts
Purpose and Function of the Seat Belt Bracket
The seat belt bracket is responsible for the rigid and repeatable positioning of the seat belt anchor point relative to the body structure. A correctly selected component:
- maintains the constant mounting geometry of the belt relative to the seat and the body pillar,
- ensures adequate connection rigidity with the vehicle's structure,
- minimizes unwanted displacement during sudden braking or collision.
Thanks to this, the seat belt system in the Ford Transit MK7 retains parameters close to factory settings, which is important for both safety and regulatory compliance.
Construction and Fit for Ford Transit MK7
The offered Ford seat belt bracket is a structural element designed for specific mounting points in the Transit MK7 body. This means:
- factory mounting hole placement matched to original bolts and threads in the car body,
- shape consistent with the pillar profile or sheet metal pressings, which facilitates installation and ensures proper fit,
- maintaining the correct belt guidance angle relative to the seat and buckle, which affects user comfort.
Such a fit limits the need for modifications and allows for installation in place of the original bracket, while preserving Ford's original design concept.
Characteristics of a Used Part
The bracket comes from a dismantled vehicle, meaning it is an original Ford part with preserved geometry and factory mounting points. A used part is a good solution when:
- the factory bracket has been damaged due to a collision or localized corrosion,
- a repair of the seat belt system is necessary while maintaining the original structure,
- compliance with factory solutions is important, without using aftermarket parts with uncertain geometry.
Before installation, a standard visual inspection and verification of the condition of mating surfaces and mounting points are recommended, in accordance with service procedures for parts in the seat belt category.
Safety, Installation, and Good Service Practices
Replacing the seat belt bracket in the Ford Transit MK7 should be treated as an intervention in the passive safety system. Therefore:
- installation should be entrusted to a qualified service center or a mechanic experienced in working with seat belts,
- only appropriate grade bolts and tightening torques recommended by the vehicle manufacturer should be used,
- after installation, a check of the entire belt system's operation is recommended – the retractor, pretensioners (if present), and buckles.
A correctly installed bracket restores the proper operating conditions for the seat belt, which translates to predictable system behavior during sudden braking.
Ford Seat Belts and Parts – Component Selection
If during repairs it is necessary to replace more elements of the system, it is worth considering selecting other components from the same group. For the Ford Transit MK7, it is particularly important that the seat belts and parts come from the same model line and are structurally compatible. If you need other parts from this category for vehicles of this brand, check the available Ford seat belts and parts to select compatible components for your car.
Technical Support and Service Knowledge
When working on safety-related components, it is advisable to expand your knowledge of related vehicle systems. For a better understanding of the interaction between body components, the steering column, and safety systems, you can use advisory materials – practical information can be found in the article Steering System and Power Steering – How it Works and What Fails?, which discusses, among other things, the importance of correct installation of structural elements in the context of driving safety.
