Edge AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
Seat Belt Buckle: Description and Operation
Safety Belt System
WARNING: After any crash, all of the following safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware must be inspected by an authorized dealer to
verify correct function:
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Retractors
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Buckles
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Belt tension sensor (BTS) (if equipped)
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Front safety belt buckle support assemblies (slide bar) (if equipped)
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Safety belt shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped)
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Child safety seat tether bracket assemblies
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Automatic locking retractor (ALR) feature for child safety seats (passenger seating positions only)
If any safety belt assembly is damaged, does not operate correctly or does not pass all of the Functional Tests in the Diagnosis and Testing
portion of this information, a new safety belt assembly must be installed. If any safety belt assembly attaching areas are damaged or distorted,
the sheet metal must be restored to its original structural integrity and new safety belt assembly and attaching hardware must be installed.
Failure to install new safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware may increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
After any crash that results in deployment of the driver and/or front outboard passenger safety belt pretensioners, new driver and/or front
outboard passenger safety belt systems (including retractors, buckles and height adjusters) must be installed. Failure to install new safety belt
systems increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
When replacing safety belt buckles and/or retractor assemblies, use only the replacement parts specified in the Ford Customer Service Division Master
Parts and Accessories Catalog.
Rear Safety Belt Buckle
The 40 percent and/or 60 percent rear safety belt buckles are mounted to the seat backrest frames on the 40 and 60 percent seats. The LH safety belt
buckle on the rear 60 percent seat is serviced as part of the center safety belt retractor. To service the LH safety belt buckle, refer to Removal and
Installation, Safety Belt Retractor - Rear, Center See: Seat Belt Retractor/Service and Repair/Safety Belt Retractor - Rear, Center.
