Crown Victoria V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (1996)
Seat Belt: Service and Repair
Service Procedures
Post Collision Inspection
WARNING: ALL SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING 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
SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES SHOULD BE REPLACED UNLESS A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN FINDS THAT THE ASSEMBLIES
SHOW NO DAMAGE AND OPERATE PROPERLY. SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES NOT IN USE DURING A COLLISION SHOULD
ALSO BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF EITHER DAMAGE OR IMPROPER OPERATION IS NOTED.
The seat and shoulder safety belts are factory-installed in their proper locations. If the belts are removed for any reason, they should be installed using
proper service procedures. The 7/16-inch x 20 TORX(R) head anchor bolts must be hand-started and then tightened to 34-46 Nm (25-33 lb-ft). Before
installing the new safety belt assembly, the safety belt attaching areas must be inspected for damage and distortion. If the attaching points are damaged
and distorted, the sheet metal must be worked back to its original shape and structural integrity.
Install the new safety belt(s) using proper service procedures. Perform Functional Test Procedure. See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and
General Diagnostics
Seat Belt With Anchor Plate Thread Damage
The seat and shoulder safety belts are factory-installed in their proper locations. If the belts are removed for any reason, they should be installed using
proper service procedures. The 7/16-inch x 20 TORX(R) head anchor bolts must be hand-started and then tightened to 34-46 Nm (25-33 lb-ft).
1. Remove broken or stripped bolt and discard.
2. Drill out the internal threads in safety belt anchor plate with a 27/64-inch drill (shoulder belt 13/32-inch drill).
3. Rethread anchor plate with a 1/2-13 tap (safety belt).
4. Blow out the chips.
WARNING: EYE PROTECTION MUST BE WORN WHILE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE.
