Cleaning and Inspection

SAFETY BELT MAINTENANCE

WARNING: ALL SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING RETRACTORS, BUCKLES, FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES (SLIDE BAR), IF SO EQUIPPED, CHILD SAFETY SEAT TETHER ATTACHMENTS, IF SO EQUIPPED AND ATTACHING HARDWARE SHOULD BE INSPECTED AFTER ANY COLLISION. FORD RECOMMENDS THAT ALL SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES IN USE DURING A COLLISION BE REPLACED UNLESS THE COLLISION WAS MINOR AND A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN FINDS THAT THE BELTS SHOW NO DAMAGE AND CONTINUE TO OPERATE PROPERLY. SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES NOT IN USE DURING A COLLISION SHOULD ALSO BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF EITHER DAMAGE OR IMPROPER OPERATION IS NOTED.

Safety belt assemblies should be periodically inspected to ensure that they have not become damaged and that they remain in proper operating condition, particularly if they have been subjected to severe stress.

Before installing the new safety belt assembly, 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.

Install new safety belt(s) using the appropriate instructions. Perform Functional Test Procedure. Component Tests and General Diagnostics

SAFETY BELT WEBBING

WARNING: DO NOT BLEACH OR DYE THE WEBBING, AS WEBBING MAY WEAKEN.

Clean the safety belt webbing with a mild soap solution recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpets; follow instructions provided with soap.

Spot cleaning as in Method A will be sufficient when the soiled area is not excessive. In the event of severe soiling or staining, clean the entire safety bet webbing to avoid a "ring" condition.

SPOT CLEANING METHOD A
For stains from grease, oil, tar, water spotting, crayon, and lipstick.

1. Remove excess staining material from the fabric by scraping or wiping with a clean cloth.
2. Identify the staining material if possible.
3. Spray the stain with Ford Soil and Spot Lifter D8AZ-19526-A or equivalent from a distance of 204-254 mm (8-10 inches) as directed by instructions on can.

NOTE: Using other than recommended cleaners or procedures may affect flammability or fabric appearances.

CAUTION: Care should be used in application of the spot lifter to prevent it from contacting vinyl trim.

4. Allow the spot lifter to dry completely, until it forms a white powder on the surface of the fabric.
5. Brush and vacuum the white powder from the fabric.
6. If the soiled spot is not removed from the fabric, repeat Steps 1 through 5 as necessary.
7. Wipe the cleaned area with a damp cloth to remove any residual cleaner.

GENERAL CLEANING METHOD B
For stains such as grease, oil, tar, adhesive, crayon and lipstick.

1. Remove excess staining material from the fabric by scraping or wiping with a clean cloth.
2. Identify the staining material if possible.
3. If stain is still visible after the spot cleaning procedure (Method A), blot the soiled area with a clean cotton cloth saturated with Ford Extra Strength Spot and Stain Remover B7A-19521-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M5B197-A.
4. Rub in a circular motion while continuously exposing the clean portion of cloth.
5. Gradually widen the area of application onto the edges of the safety belt.
6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 as necessary.
7. Wipe the cleaned area with a clean, damp cloth to remove any residual cleaner.

GENERAL CLEANING METHOD C
For stains from dirt, soil, food, soft drinks, and coffee.

1. Remove excess staining material from the fabric by scraping or wiping with a clean cloth.
2. Identify the staining material if possible.
3. Apply Rosenthal or Bissell or equivalent upholstery cleaner with cloth or brush as directed by instructions on container.
4. Rub in a circular motion until the stain is removed.
5. Gradually widen the area of application to the edges of the safety belt.
6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 as necessary.
7. Rub the cleaned area with a damp cloth to absorb residual cleaner.
8. Allow the safety belt webbing to dry at room temperature.