Ford Escape: Seatbelt Systems / General Procedures - Seatbelt Maintenance
Inspection
WARNING:
All seatbelt components must be inspected and corrected as
part of any collision repair. Inspect all seatbelt components as
prescribed by Seatbelt Procedure After a Collision found in Section
501-20A General Procedures of this manual. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in incorrect operation of the seatbelt system and
increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
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Periodically inspect the seatbelt assemblies for damage
and that they remain in correct operating condition, particularly if
they have been subjected to severe stress.
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Before installing the new seatbelt assembly, inspect the
seatbelt retaining areas for damage and distortion. If the retaining
points are damaged and distorted, work the sheet metal back to its
original shape and structural integrity.
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Install the new seatbelt(s) using the appropriate
instructions. Carry out the appropriate Functional Test procedure for
all seating positions.
Refer to: Seatbelt Systems (501-20A Seatbelt Systems, Diagnosis and Testing).
Cleaning
WARNING:
Do not bleach or re-dye the seatbelt webbing, as the webbing
may weaken. Failure to follow this instruction may increase the risk of
serious personal injury or death in a crash...
Inspection
WARNING:
All seatbelt components must be inspected and corrected as
part of any collision repair. Inspect all seatbelt components as
prescribed by Seatbelt Procedure After a Collision found in Section
501-20A General Procedures of this manual...
Other information:
Adjustment
All vehicles
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
Remove the fasteners and the undershield.
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Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Pick Hook
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTICE:
The door latch must be in the locked position prior
to disassembly or the door lock feature may not function correctly after
installation...