F 150 2WD Pickup V8-5.4L SOHC VIN 5 (2004)
Seat Belt: Technician Safety Information
WARNING:
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Do not bleach or re-dye the webbing, as the webbing may weaken.
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All safety belt assemblies include retractors, belt tension sensor (BTS), if equipped, buckles, front seat belt buckle support assemblies
(slide bar), shoulder belt height adjuster, child safety seat tether bracket assemblies, if equipped, and attaching hardware should be
inspected after any collision. New belt assemblies should be installed unless a qualified technician finds the assemblies show no damage
and operate correctly. Belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected. New safety belt assemblies should be installed
if either damage or incorrect operation is noted.
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The safety belt pretensioner is a pyrotechnic device. Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag equipped vehicle and when
handling a pretensioner.
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The safety belt pretensioner is a pyrotechnic device. Never probe a pretensioner electrical connector. Doing so could result in
pretensioner or air bag deployment and could result in personal injury.
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After deployment, the air bag surface could contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is
irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.
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To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes, and instructions in the supplemental restraint
system (SRS) deactivation/reactivation procedure. Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.
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To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or installing
any new front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing, adjusting or striking
components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.
The front impact severity sensor is located at the bottom of the hood latch support bracket.
To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect
auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).
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Carry a live safety belt retractor pretensioner or safety belt buckle pretensioner so as to keep fingers and clothing away from moveable
parts. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
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Remote deployment is to be performed outdoors with all personnel at least 6.1 meters (20 feet) away to ensure personal safety. Due to the
loud report which occurs when the safety belt pretensioner is deployed, hearing protection is required.
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Do not position the safety belt buckle pretensioner or safety belt retractor pretensioner so that moveable parts contact the support
surface, as the forces of the deploying pretensioner can cause it to ricochet and cause personal injury.
