Econoline E150 1/2 Ton V6-4.2L VIN 2 (1998)
Seat Belt: Service and Repair
Service Procedures
Post Collision Inspection
WARNING: ALL SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES, INCLUDING RETRACTORS, SAFETY BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTERS, BUCKLES, BELT
AND BUCKLE ASSEMBLY PRETENSIONERS, FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES (SLIDE BAR), IF SO
EQUIPPED, CHILD SAFETY SEAT TETHER ATTACHMENTS, AND ATTACHING HARDWARE SHOULD BE INSPECTED AFTER
ANY COLLISION. ALL BELT ASSEMBLIES SHOULD BE REPLACED UNLESS A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN FINDS THE
ASSEMBLIES SHOW NO DAMAGE AND OPERATE PROPERLY. BELT ASSEMBLIES NOT IN USE DURING A COLLISION SHOULD
ALSO BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF EITHER DAMAGE OR IMPROPER OPERATION IS NOTED.
1. Safety belt assemblies should be periodically inspected to make sure they have not become damaged and are in proper operating condition,
particularly if subjected to severe stress.
2. 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 or distorted, the sheet metal must be worked back to its original shape and structural integrity.
3. Install the new safety belt(s). Refer to the appropriate procedure. Perform the Functional Test Safety Belt procedure. See: Testing and
Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics
Safety Belt Tongue Rotated on Belt
1. Grasp the belt tongue and pull down on the closest belt webbing to form a loop through the upper (narrower and longer) slot in the tongue.
2. Working within the upper slot, rotate and fold the belt webbing over itself as required to remove the twist.
3. Pull the excess belt webbing back through the upper slot in the tongue.
4. Repeat Steps 1-3 to complete the removal of the twist at the lower (wider and larger) slot in the tongue.
