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...
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Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the cowl panel grille
Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
Remove the 2 LH side (under hood) instrument panel bolts
Torque:
35 lb...