Freestar V6-4.2L VIN 2 (2004)
Seat Belt: Technician Safety Information
WARNING:
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Do not bleach or re-dye the webbing, as the webbing may weaken.
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All safety belt assemblies include retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle support assemblies (slide bar), if equipped, shoulder belt
height adjuster, if equipped, child safety seat tether bracket assemblies, if equipped, and attaching hardware should be inspected after
any collision. All belt assemblies should be installed new unless a qualified technician finds the assemblies show no damage and operate
correctly. Belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected. New safety belt assemblies should be installed if either
damage or incorrect operation is noted.
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The safety belt buckle pretensioner/safety belt pretensioner is a pyrotechnic device. Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag
equipped vehicle and when handling a safety belt buckle pretensioner or safety belt retractor 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 or RCM, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and
hood latches.
The front impact severity sensor is located under the hood latch bracket.
The first row side impact sensors (if equipped) are located under the seat, beneath the carpet.
The second row side impact sensors (if equipped) are located at or near the base of the C-pillar.
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. Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.
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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.
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Carry a live safety belt retractor pretensioner or safety belt buckle pretensioner so as to keep fingers and clothing away from moveable
parts. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
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Remote deployment is to be performed outdoors with all personnel at least 6.1 meters (20 feet) away to ensure personal safety. Due to the
loud report which occurs when the safety belt pretensioner is deployed, hearing protection is required.
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Do not position the safety belt buckle pretensioner or safety belt retractor pretensioner so that moveable parts contact the support
surface, as the forces of the deploying pretensioner can cause it to ricochet and cause personal injury.
