Econoline E350 1 Ton V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (1999)
Seat Belt Tensioner: Service and Repair
Safety Belt Bolt Bit
Special Tool(s)
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 at least 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, use proper battery disconnect procedures.
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.
4. Remove the belt and buckle assembly pretensioner.
1
Disconnect the belt and buckle assembly pretensioner harness connector.
2
Using the Safety Belt Bolt Bit, remove the belt and buckle assembly pretensioner retaining bolt.
3
Remove the belt and buckle assembly pretensioner.
INSTALLATION
WARNING:
-
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.
-
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.
