Escort L4-116 1.9L SOHC HO (1989)
Audible Warning Device: Customer Interest
Passive Restraint Lamp/Chimes - Come On Intermittently
RESTRAINT SYSTEM - PASSIVE - WARNING LAMP AND CHIMES COME ON INTERMITTENTLY - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 11/12/88
Article No. 89-7-1
FORD:
1988-89 ESCORT, TEMPO
LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1988-89 TOPAZ
ISSUE:
The passive restraint system warning chime and lamp may come on intermittently while the emergency release levers are in the full down
position. This may be caused by a release lever that does not make sufficient contact with the retractor switch button.
FIGURE 1
ACTION:
Install a rubber bumper between the retractor switch holders. Refer to the following procedure for service details.
1.
Remove the emergency release lever handles. Refer to the Escort/Tempo/Topaz Shop Manual, Section 41-54 for service details.
2.
Remove the center floor console cover. Refer to the Escort/Tempo/Topaz Shop Manual, Section 45-31 for service details.
3.
Remove the retractor switch covers that snap-on top of the retractor switches.
4.
Install the rubber bumper, (N805510-S) between the retractor switch holders, Figure 1.
5.
Reinstall the retractor switch covers.