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

Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Service Manual / Body and Paint / 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 NOTE: Typical seatbelt tongue shown, others similar. Fold the seatbelt as indicated. Feed the folded portion of the seatbelt into the seatbelt tongue...

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Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Service Manual: Electronic Leak Detection - Vehicles With: R1234YF Refrigerant. General Procedures

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Electronic Leak Detector Inspection NOTE: Use a Rotunda-approved Electronic Leak Detector for R-1234yf refrigerant SAE Certified to J2913. NOTE: Good ventilation is necessary in the area where electronic A/C leak testing is to be carried out...

Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Owners Manual: Refueling System Warning (If Equipped)

If the fuel tank filler valve does not fully close, a message could appear in the information display. If the message appears, do the following: Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and switch the engine off. Shift into park (P) or neutral (N)...

Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy

WARNING: Always ride and drive with your seatback upright and properly fasten your seatbelt. Fit the lap portion of the seatbelt snugly and low across the hips. Position the shoulder portion of the seatbelt across your chest. Pregnant women must follow this practice. See the following figure.

Ford Fusion. Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy