Ford Fiesta: Seatbelt Systems / Seatbelt Procedure After a Collision. General Procedures

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

Before installing the new seatbelt assembly, inspect the seatbelt attaching areas for damage and distortion. If the attaching points are damaged and distorted, work the sheet metal back to its original shape and structural integrity.

Install new seatbelt(s) at any seating position(s) where deployment has occurred and the seatbelt(s) were used. Carry out the appropriate Functional Test procedure for all seating positions.
Refer to: Seatbelt Systems (501-20A Seatbelt Systems, Diagnosis and Testing).

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...

Seatbelt Tongue Rotated On Belt. General Procedures

Adjustment Fold the safety belt as indicated. Pull the safety belt tongue over the fold in the safety belt...

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Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual: Instrument Panel and Interior Switches Illumination. Diagnosis and Testing

DTC Chart: Body Control Module (BCM) Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. For information about these practices, REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation)...

Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual: Starting System. Diagnosis and Testing

Inspection and Verification Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation). Verify the customer concern by operating the starting system...

Axle. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Flat Headed Screw Driver Transmission Jack Vehicle/Axle Stands

Removal

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.

Remove the floor console.
Refer to: Floor Console (501-12 Instrum