Mustang Cobra V8-4.6L DOHC VIN V (2000)
3.
Locate the build code on the build label. See Figure 2.
4.
Identify the third, fourth and fifth digits of the build code. See Figure 2. This is the day of manufacture (i.e. 218 = two hundred and eighteenth day
of the year).
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Pass inspection: Day of manufacture code is before 200 or after 223, proceed to Step 5.
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Fail Inspection: Day of manufacture code is 200 through 223 (the safety belt retractor must be replaced).
5.
Repeat steps 2 through 4 for each safety belt requiring inspection. Only release the vehicles that pass the date of manufacture code inspection on
all affected safety belts.
6.
On all vehicles that failed the inspection, proceed to "Safety Belt Retractor Replacement," to replace all safety belt retractors that failed the
inspection.
Continental
WARNING
TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DEPLETED
BEFORE REPAIRING OR REPLACING ANY 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.
PASSENGER FRONT SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR
1.
Record the radio stations.
2.
Disconnect the battery negative cable. Wait at least one (1) minute to deplete the backup power supply before continuing with this service
procedure.
3.
Remove the front passenger-side upper anchor bolt trim cover.
