Ford Escape: Seatbelt Systems / General Procedures - Seatbelt Procedure After a Collision
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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Before installing the new seatbelt assembly, inspect the
seatbelt attaching areas for damage and distortion. If the attaching
points are damaged and distorted, work the sheet metal back to its
original shape and structural integrity.
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Install new seatbelt(s) at any seating position(s) where
deployment has occurred and the seatbelt(s) were used. Carry out the
appropriate Functional Test procedure for all seating positions.
Refer to: Seatbelt Systems (501-20A Seatbelt Systems, Diagnosis and Testing).
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...
Check
Functional Test - Seatbelt Buckle and Tongue
WARNING:
All seatbelt components must be inspected and corrected
as part of any collision repair...
Other information:
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Module
DTC
Description
Action
BCM
B12F4:12
Vehicle Speed Output: Circuit Short To Battery
GO to Pinpoint Test A
BCM
B12F4:14
Vehicle Speed Outp..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the active grille shutter.
Refer to: Active Grille Shutter (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
On both sides.
Release the tabs and remove the upper vane bearing.
Install the General Eq..