F 150 Heritage 2WD Pickup V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2004)
Child Seat Tether Attachment: Service Precautions
WARNING:
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It is important that the bolt/anchor be securely tightened to specification. Otherwise, the child's safety seat may not be properly secured
and the child can be injured in case of a sudden stop or accident.
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All safety belt assemblies including retractors, buckles, shoulder belt height adjusters (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.
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The safety belt pretensioner is a pyrotechnic device. Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag equipped vehicle and when
handling a pretensioner. Never probe a pretensioner electrical connector. Doing so could result in pretensioner or air bag deployment
and could result in personal injury.
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After deployment, the air bag surface could contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is
irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.
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To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing
any front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing, adjusting or striking
components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.
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).
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To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes, and instructions in the supplemental restraint
system (SRS) deactivation/reactivation procedure.
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The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from the vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove
could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
