Ford Focus Mk3 Seat Belt Buckle Latch Catch Front Right O/S BM51-61208-CBW

The Ford Focus Mk3 Front Right Seat Belt Buckle Latch is an original safety system component, designed for installation on the driver's side in right-hand drive versions. Its carefully engineered design ensures secure belt locking, supporting safe and predictable operation of your Ford's safety system.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-BM51-61208-CBW
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: BM51-61208-CBW
• Substitutable numbers: BM51-61208-CBW, BM5161208CBW, 1890625
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Part type: Seat Belt
• Category: Seat Belts & Parts

Component Purpose and Function

The presented front right seat belt buckle latch belongs to the seat belts and parts category and works with the factory seat belt in the Ford Focus Mk3. It is responsible for the mechanical connection of the belt webbing to the seat structure, enabling correct fastening and interaction with other passenger protection system components.

Its placement on the vehicle is the front right side, which is crucial for selecting the correct component for a specific interior configuration. By maintaining the original mounting geometry and the appropriate length of the cable with a sensor (if present in that version), the component allows for the preservation of the safety system's factory operating parameters.

Advantages of Using an Original Ford Component

Choosing an original Ford component ensures compliance with the vehicle manufacturer's original design and quality standards. This means:

• secure fit to the seat and center console – without the need for modifications or adaptations,
• maintenance of the mounting position intended by the manufacturer, which promotes correct operation of the latch mechanism,
• compatibility with the vehicle's seat belt reminder system (if the specific unit is equipped with it).

By using an original part from the same product line as the car manufacturer, you minimize the risk of installation problems and incorrect operation of the safety system.

Performance Characteristics and Installation

This component is from a dismantled vehicle, allowing for a combination of an attractive price with the preservation of original technical specifications. A used seat belt buckle latch is a good solution for post-accident repairs, replacing a damaged mount, or restoring the completeness of the vehicle's interior.

When installing, pay attention to:

• correct routing of cables and wiring harnesses around the seat,
• tightening torque of mounting bolts in accordance with Ford's service documentation,
• checking the operation of the latch mechanism after installation – multiple fastening and unfastening of the belt in workshop conditions.

Using the correct front right-side component helps maintain predictable safety system behavior in emergency situations.

Safety and Vehicle System Compatibility

A functional buckle latch is crucial for the operation of the entire seat belt system. It is responsible not only for the mechanical locking of the webbing but also – depending on the equipment version – can interact with the vehicle's electronics, indicating whether the belt is fastened or not.

Replacing with an original component from the same model group allows for:

• maintaining correct interaction with the indicator lights on the instrument cluster,
• preserving the factory operating parameters of the safety system,
• minimizing the risk of errors in the control units related to incorrect reading of the belt fastening status.

Other Ford Seat Belts and Parts

If you are also looking for other Ford seat belts and parts for your car, check out our dedicated offer: Ford seat belts and parts. This will allow you to easily assemble all the necessary safety system components in one place.

More About Used Parts and Savings

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