Thunderbird V6-232 3.8L SC (1989)
REMOVAL and INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect switch at connector attached to bracket on inboard side of driver's side seat track.
2. Using an ohmmeter, such as Rotunda Digital Volt Ohm Meter 007-00001 or equivalent, set to 200 ohms and probe across switch connector
terminals.
3. Switch contacts must be closed when shoulder belt is engaged and tongue is engaged in buckle.
4. When the tongue and buckle are disengaged and the shoulder belt is retracted in excess of 305mm (12 inches) from engaged position, switch
contacts should open.
5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 on front passenger seat shoulder belt retractor switch.
6. If switch is malfunctioning, entire retractor assembly must be replaced.
Front Seat Shoulder Strap and Retractor Assembly
REMOVAL
1. Cycle shoulder safety straps to A-pillar position. Remove buckle from track carrier, allowing safety strap to retract into retractor.
2. Disconnect seat wiring.
3. Remove front seat and seat track assembly.
4. Remove front attaching nut and bolt. Remove rear Torx(r) head bolt retaining support assembly to seat. Remove support assembly.
5. Remove (rear) Torx(r) head bolt retaining shoulder strap buckle assembly to shoulder strap and retractor assembly. Remove buckle assembly.
