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Ford Ecosport: Seatbelt Systems / General Procedures - Seatbelt Maintenance

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).

    General Procedures - Locked Seatbelt Retractor Releasing

    Repair NOTE: If the seatbelt webbing does not extract from the seatbelt retractor from the stowed position, this may be due to a normal condition which happens when the seatbelt retracts at a high rate of speed...

    General Procedures - Seatbelt Procedure After a Collision

    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 Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual: Removal and Installation - Rear Floor Panel Crossmember


    Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 8 mm Drill Bit MIG/MAG Welding Equipment Spot Weld Drill Bit Locking Pliers Materials Name Specification Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM -  Removal NOTE: Factory welds may be substituted with resistance or metal inert gas (MIG) plug welds...

    Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual: Removal and Installation - Lower Arm


    Removal NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the 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...

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    Removal and Installation - Steering Column Shaft

    Removal

    NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

    NOTICE: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the steering column internal sensor may result.

    NOTE: Use a steering wheel holding device (such as Hunter® 28-75-1 or equivalent)

    Hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.

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