Escort L4-98 1.6L SOHC VIN 4 2-bbl HP (1984)
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Seats - Rear - Lap Belt Retractor Does Not Lock - 2-Point System (Figure 7)
1.
Withdraw a minimum of 18 inches (460mm) of webbing from lap belt retractor and check for lock-up. Retractor must lock-up after 18 inches
(460mm) of webbing withdrawn and return of 2 inches (50mm) into retractor and pull out.
If OK, allow it to retract fully and buckle up while sitting in the seat. Repeat five times to ensure proper operation.
2.
If not OK, replace seat belt assembly and repeat Step 1.
REMEMBER, A COMPLETE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY MUST ALWAYS BE INSTALLED AS NOTED IN THE WARNING
STATEMENT IN SECTIONS 3 AND 7 OF THIS ARTICLE!
3.
If the retractor of a new seat belt assembly has been bolted into a damaged or distorted mounting area, the new retractor could be warped and
may not function. If this is the case, service the sheet metal in the area of the retractor mounting and install a new belt assembly.
REMEMBER, A COMPLETE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY MUST ALWAYS BE INSTALLED AS NOTED IN THE WARNING
STATEMENT IN SECTIONS 3 AND 7 OF THIS ARTICLE!
Buckle Does Not Latch - All Belts
If the tongue will not latch into the buckle securely, a coin or other foreign object may be interfering with proper buckle operation. Remove the object, if
possible, and recheck for secure latching. If not OK, replace the belt assembly.
REMEMBER, A COMPLETE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY MUST ALWAYS BE INSTALLED AS NOTED IN THE WARNING STATEMENT IN
SECTIONS 3 AND 7 OF THIS ARTICLE!
Section 5-Seat Belt Procedure After an Accident
NOTE:
ALL SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING RETRACTORS AND ATTACHING HARDWARE SHOULD BE INSPECTED AFTER
ANY COLLISION. FORD RECOMMENDS THAT ALL SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES IN USE DURING A COLLISION BE REPLACED
UNLESS THE COLLISION WAS MINOR AND THE BELTS SHOW NO DAMAGE AND CONTINUE TO OPERATE PROPERLY.
SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES NOT IN USE DURING A COLLISION SHOULD ALSO BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF EITHER
DAMAGE OR IMPROPER OPERATION IS NOTED.
Before installing the new seat belt assembly, the seat belt attaching areas must be inspected for damage and distortion, and if the attaching points are
damaged or distorted, the sheet metal must be reworked back to its original shape and structural integrity.
Install the new seat belt assembly in matched sets using the appropriate instructions; then functionally test as described previously in this article.
Section 6-Cleaning Belt Webbing
Clean the belt webbing with any mild soap solution recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpets; follow instructions provided with the soap. Do not
bleach or re-dye the webbing because it may weaken the belt webbing.
Section 7-Service Parts
The Ford Motor Company stocks replacement parts for all passenger car safety belt systems for which there is nominal demand without regard to the age
of vehicle. Beyond this, in the interest of ensuring that the full protection of safety belts is available for all Ford owners, the Company will undertake to
provide parts to service the belt system for any Company vehicle if it was originally equipped with safety belts.
Seat belt and shoulder assembly part numbers for specific applications can be identified by referring to Body Section 611 of the parts catalog. In general,
these assemblies are available with black webbing only once the vehicle is beyond two years out of production. Part orders should be placed through the
normal PDC system.
WARNING:
WHEN REPLACING A SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY, BE SURE TO INSTALL A COMPLETE NEW ASSEMBLY (BUCKLE
PORTION AND TONGUE PORTION TOGETHER) AS RECEIVED FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY. DO NOT REPLACE ONE
PART OF A SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY WITHOUT INSTALLING THE ENTIRE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY. THIS WILL ASSURE
THAT THE BUCKLE PORTION IS MANUFACTURED BY THE SAME MANUFACTURER AS THE TONGUE PORTION AND IS
COMPATIBLE WITH IT. ALSO BE SURE THAT THE BELTS INSTALLED ARE INTENDED SPECIFICALLY FOR THE
VEHICLE IN WHICH THEY ARE BEING INSTALLED.
QUICK REFERENCE PARTS LISTING FOR SEAT BELTS, COMFORT CLIPS, AND EXTENDERS
Extenders offer eight inches of additional length and can be used in all seating positions. It is necessary to ensure that the manufacturer of the extender
being installed is the same as that identified on the seat belt assembly. Part numbers for comfort clips used in the 3-point system, seat belts, extenders are
shown below.
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