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2. Position the height adjuster in the full down or up position.
3. Latch the seat belt buckle and tongue assembly.
4. Pull the shoulder belt out until the automatic locking retractor (ALR) feature is activated.
5. Release the shoulder belt and allow it to retract until it stops.
6. Pull on the shoulder belt to check that the belt has remained in the ALR mode. If the belt is not
locked, install a new safety belt and retractor assembly.
7. Unlatch the safety belt tongue from the buckle and allow the safety belt to retract to its stowed position.
8. Pull the shoulder belt to verify the retractor assembly has converted automatically out of the ALR mode. If the shoulder belt remains locked in the stowed position, install a new safety belt
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Safety Belt Cleaning
1. WARNING: Do not bleach or re- dye the webbing, as the webbing may weaken.
Clean the safety belt webbing only with a mild soap solution recommended for cleaning
upholstery or carpets. Follow the instructions provided with the soap.
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Safety Belt Maintenance
WARNING: All safety belt assemblies include retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle
support assemblies (slide bar, if so equipped), shoulder belt height adjuster (if equipped), child
safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped) and attaching hardware should be inspected
after any collision. Ford recommends new safety belt assemblies be installed unless a qualified
technician finds the assemblies show no damage and operate correctly. Safety belt assemblies
not in use during a collision should also be inspected and new assemblies installed if either
damage or incorrect operation is noted.
1. The safety belt assemblies should be periodically inspected to make sure that they have not become damaged and that they remain in correct operating condition, particularly if they have
been subjected to severe stress.
2. Before installing the new safety belt assembly, the safety belt retaining areas must be inspected for damage and distortion. If the retaining points are damaged and distorted, the sheet metal
must be reworked back to its original shape and structural integrity.
3. Install the new safety belt(s) using the appropriate instructions. Carry- out the Functional Test
Procedure. For additional information, refer to Safety Belt System in this section.
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Safety Belt With Anchor Plate Thread Damage
1. NOTE: The following is for 7/16- 20 bolts only.
NOTE: The lap/shoulder safety belts are factory- installed in their correct locations. If the safety
belts are removed for any reason, they must be installed; refer to removal and installation. The
anchor bolts must be hand- started and then tightened to the correct torque specifications as
noted in the Torque Specifications table in this section.
Remove the broken or stripped bolt.
2. Drill out the internal threads in the safety belt anchor plate with a 27/64 inch drill bit.
3. Rethread the anchor plate with a 1/2- 13 tap.
4. Blow out the chips.
5. NOTE: New parts are to be used in place of the original parts; refer to the Parts Replacement
Chart— Safety Belt with Damaged Weld Nut Anchor Plate Threads in Specifications in this
section.
Install the attachment parts in the correct sequence. For additional information, refer to the
procedure in this section. Install a new bolt, hand- tighten and then tighten to correct torque
specifications as noted in the Torque Specifications table in this section.
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Replacement of the Weld Nut and Reinforcement
1. NOTE: The following is for Coupe, Front and Rear, and Convertible rear only.
NOTE: If the safety belt anchor nuts or reinforcements are stripped or missing, a new
nut/reinforcement plate must be installed.
Expose the suspect anchor point.
2. Drill out two 8 mm (0.32 in) (5/16 inch) diameter access holes adjacent to the weld nut clearance hole.
3. Thread a length of copper welding wire through the clearance hole and position to secure the weld nut and washer.
4. Use MIG wire feed welder and plug weld a 7/16 inch weld nut and standard washer in place at the two 8 mm (5/16 inch) holes.
5. Metal finish as necessary.
6. Install the restraint system.
7. Carry out the Functional Test. For additional information, refer to Safety Belt System in this
section.
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Safety Belt Procedure After a Collision
WARNING: All safety belt assemblies include retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle
support assemblies (slide bar, if so equipped), shoulder belt height adjuster (if equipped), child
safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped) and attaching hardware should be inspected
after any collision. Ford recommends new safety belt assemblies be installed unless a qualified
technician finds the assemblies show no damage and operate correctly. Safety belt assemblies
not in use during a collision should also be inspected and new assemblies installed if either
damage or incorrect operation is noted.
1. Before installing a new safety belt assembly, the safety belt attaching areas must be inspected for damage and distortion. If the attaching points are damaged and distorted, the sheet metal
must be worked back to its original shape and structural integrity.
2. Install the new safety belt(s); refer to the procedure in this section. Carry- out the Functional
Test. For additional information, refer to Safety Belt System in this section.
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Safety Belt Tongue Rotated on Belt
1. Grasp the belt tongue and pull the belt webbing down to form a loop through the upper (longer and narrower) slot in the tongue.
2. Rotate and fold the belt webbing over itself within the slot to remove the twist.
3. Pull the excess belt webbing back through the upper slot in the belt tongue.
4. Grasp the belt tongue and pull the belt webbing up to form a loop through the low slot in the tongue.
5. Rotate and fold the belt webbing over itself within the slot to remove the twist.
6. Pull the excess belt webbing through the slot.
7. NOTE: Dual slot tongue shown; single slot tongue is similar.
The safety belt tongue should face inward when completed.
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