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Ford Fiesta: Seatbelt Systems / Seatbelt Maintenance. General Procedures

Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Seatbelt Systems / Seatbelt Maintenance. General Procedures

Inspection

  WARNING: All seatbelt components must be inspected and corrected as part of any collision repair. Inspect all seatbelt components as prescribed by Seatbelt Procedure After a Collision found in Section 501-20A General Procedures of this manual. Failure to follow this instruction may result in incorrect operation of the seatbelt system and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

  1. Periodically inspect the seatbelt assemblies for damage and that they remain in correct operating condition, particularly if they have been subjected to severe stress.
  1. Before installing the new seatbelt assembly, inspect the seatbelt retaining areas for damage and distortion. If the retaining points are damaged and distorted, work the sheet metal back to its original shape and structural integrity.
  1. Install the new seatbelt(s) using the appropriate instructions. Carry out the appropriate Functional Test procedure for all seating positions.
    Refer to: Seatbelt Systems (501-20A Seatbelt Systems, Diagnosis and Testing).

    Seatbelt Cleaning. General Procedures

    Cleaning   WARNING: Do not bleach or re-dye the seatbelt webbing, as the webbing may weaken. Failure to follow this instruction may increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash...

    Seatbelt Procedure After a Collision. General Procedures

    Inspection   WARNING: All seatbelt components must be inspected and corrected as part of any collision repair. Inspect all seatbelt components as prescribed by Seatbelt Procedure After a Collision found in Section 501-20A General Procedures of this manual...

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    Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual: Seatbelt Systems - System Operation and Component Description. Description and Operation


    System Operation Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) All retractors have an Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode, which is a vehicle-sensitive feature designed to activate and lock the safety belt webbing during hard braking, cornering, or an impact of approximately 24 km/h (14...

    Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Cleaning. General Procedures


    Activation NOTE: Do not use a high-pressure power washer to clean the CAC (Charge Air Cooler) or damage to the CAC may occur. NOTE: Drain all contaminates such as coolant, fuel and oil prior to cleaning the CAC. NOTE: Thoroughly clean the joint clamp areas as well as the turbocharger connection, engine connection and the CAC connections, using metal brake parts cl..

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    Ride Height Measurement. General Procedures

    Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

    Surface Gauge

    Check

    Ride Height Measurement - Front

    NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle is positioned on a flat, level surface and the tires are inflated to the correct pressure. Vehicle should have a full tank of fuel.

    Ride height = 2-3
    Measurement 2
    Measurement 3
    Use the General Equipment: Surface Gauge

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