Thunderbird V8-302 5.0L HO (1992)
Seat Belt Retractor: Description and Operation
Shoulder Harness Retractor
Active Restraints
The lap/shoulder safety belt is attached to a retractor which is located in the quarter panel for the front seat, and on the rear package tray for the rear
seat. This retractor is designed to let the webbing freely move in or out at all times, except during hard braking, cornering, or impacts of approximately
8 km/h (5 mph) or more.
The webbing then passes through a guide above and behind the occupant's shoulder which directs the webbing at the proper downward angle over the
occupant's shoulder and chest and attaches to the lap belt buckle.
On these vehicles the buckle is routed along the side of the seat and is attached to the slide bar. The slide bar is anchored to the seat track which is
anchored to the floorpan.
