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:
NOTE:
On vehicles equipped with Trailer Reverse Guidance (TRG)
complete this procedure and also perform the Trailer Reverse Guidance
camera alignment.
Using a scan tool select the controlling module for the parking aid camera(s).
Refer to the wiring diagram to identify the camera controlling module...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Pick Hook
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the LH C-pillar trim panel.
Refer to: C-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...