Thunderbird V6-232 3.8L SC (1989)
accident. If this occurs, unbuckle the shoulder belt at the B-pillar by pressing the red emergency release button on the buckle for the occupant to exit the
vehicle.
WARNING: THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN UNLESS THE DOORS ARE FULLY CLOSED AND THE SHOULDER BELTS
ARE IN THE LOCKED POSITION AT THE B-PILLAR.
Manual Override System
IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY
If the shoulder belt does not move rearward, or stops before reaching the "B" pillar position, perform the following steps before driving the vehicle:
1. Open and close door(s). Make sure door is fully closed.
2. Using a coin or screwdriver, remove the cover at the lower end of the "B" pillar interior trim panel and turn the override knob clockwise to move
the shoulder belt manually until it stops at the "B" pillar position.
3. If the shoulder belt still does not move to the "B" pillar, the drive belt may be broken, or the motor drive gear stripped. Grasp the belt and pull it
toward the "B" pillar while turning the knob on the motor clockwise. This should get the belt to the lowest position on the "B" pillar. This will
allow the occupant to manually position the belt over the shoulder until the vehicle can be serviced.
CAUTION: If the shoulder belt will not move forward to the "A" pillar position, press the red emergency release button on the buckle to exit the
vehicle. Then check to see if the automatic fuel pump shut-off switch has been tripped.
NOTE: The fuel pump shut-off switch shuts off power to the fuel pump and the passive restraint system.
WARNING: IF THE FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH IS NOT THE CAUSE FOR THE SHOULDER BELT NOT MOVING TO
THE "A" PILLAR POSITION, HAVE THE SYSTEM SERVICED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
