5.2.1 Airbags

5.3 Safety Belt System WARNING: Follow removal and installation procedures for the seat belt system to ensure correct function of the restraints system. The removal and reinstallation of the seat belt, restrainer or any component of the seat belt system should be avoided. However if removal and re-installation of the system is required during the conversion, follow the removal and installation guidelines of the seat belt system as described in the workshop manual. Please consult your local National Sales Company representative for further information. When removing the seat belt system, a seat belt webbing forked retainer should be applied to the webbing 200mm below the webbing button stop. This prevents a situation where all the webbing runs back into the retractor and the retractor becomes locked. When reinstalling, fit the retractor to the body first and gently pull the webbing out of the retractor to allow fitment of the D loop. Then remove the forked retainer. If the retractor is locked, allow a small amount of webbing to reel back into the retractor to allow the webbing lock to release. Do not attempt to release the retractor by pulling on the webbing with significant force or by manually interfering with the locking mechanism. FordRanger 2011.5 Date of Publication: 05/2011