Ford Explorer: Seatbelt Systems / General Procedures - Seatbelt Procedure After a Collision

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / 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.

  1. 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.
  1. 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).

    General Procedures - Seatbelt Maintenance

    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 C..

    General Procedures - Seatbelt System Functional Tests

    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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    Child Safety Locks

    When these locks are set, you cannot open the rear doors from the inside.

    A child safety lock is on the rear edge of each rear door. You must set the child safety lock separately on each door.

    Left-Hand Side

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