Econoline E150 1/2 Ton V8-5.4L CNG VIN M (1998)
Seat Belt: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
Front Buckle End
Safety Belt Bolt Bit
Special Tool(s) Required
Removal
WARNING:
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THE BELT AND BUCKLE ASSEMBLY PRETENSIONER IS A PYROTECHNIC DEVICE. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES
WHEN SERVICING AN AIR BAG-EQUIPPED VEHICLE AND WHEN HANDLING A BELT AND BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
PRETENSIONER.
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THE BELT AND BUCKLE ASSEMBLY PRETENSIONER IS A PYROTECHNIC DEVICE. NEVER PROBE THE CONNECTORS
ON THE BELT AND BUCKLE ASSEMBLY PRETENSIONERS. DOING SO COULD RESULT IN BELT AND BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
PRETENSIONER OR AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT AND COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
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TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY MUST BE
DEPLETED BEFORE REPAIRING OR REPLACING ANY AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
COMPONENTS. TO DEPLETE THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE
AND WAIT ONE MINUTE. BE SURE TO DISCONNECT AUXILIARY BATTERIES AND POWER SUPPLIES (IF EQUIPPED).
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
On vehicles equipped with dual batteries:
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Disconnect the secondary positive cable from the primary battery terminal. Wrap secondary positive cable with non-conductive material to
insulate it.
NOTE: Make sure the tool does not contact any ground surface. The secondary battery positive cable remains energized after disconnection.
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Disconnect primary battery ground cable
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Disconnect primary battery positive cable.
NOTE: Failure to accurately follow the battery disconnect procedures will result in vehicle or component damage.
NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.
2. On the driver side, remove the front seat back latch lower cover.
3. On the passenger side, remove the front seat back pivot side outer cover.
