Cleaning and Inspection

WARNING: ALL SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING RETRACTORS AND ATTACHING HARDWARE SHOULD BE INSPECTED AFTER ANY COLLISION. FORD RECOMMENDS THAT ALL SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES IN USE DURING A COLLISION BE REPLACED UNLESS COLLISION WAS MINOR AND A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN FINDS THAT BELTS SHOW NO DAMAGE AND CONTINUE TO OPERATE PROPERLY. WHEN A MOTORIZED PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM IN USE DURING A COLLISION IS REPLACED, THE OPPOSITE MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST ALSO BE REPLACED. SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES NOT IN USE DURING A COLLISION SHOULD ALSO BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF EITHER DAMAGE OR IMPROPER OPERATION IS NOTED.

Check the seat belt systems periodically to ensure they are functioning properly. If the seat belts are removed for any reason, the anchor bolts should be tightened to 36-45 Nm (27-33 lb-ft).

SEAT BELT WEBBING

WARNING: DO NOT BLEACH OR RE-DYE THE WEBBING AS THIS MAY CAUSE IT TO WEAKEN.

Clean the belt webbing with either a mild soap solution, or an upholstery or carpet cleaner. Follow the instructions provided with the cleaner.