Fig. 16.20. Seat belt pre–tensioner for the front seats: 1 - seat belt lock; 2 – tension cable; 3 – tension mechanism piston; 4 – body; 5 – gas generator; 6 – pyrotechnic cartridge; 7 – guide roller
Models from 1996 are equipped with special front seats for the driver and passenger. The seats are an integral part of the Ford safety system (SRS): their consoles are equipped with pyrotechnic devices for pre-tensioning the seat belts, which in the event of an accident instantly tighten the belts and thereby reduce their sagging (Fig. 16.20). If the seats are removed unprofessionally, the pre-tensioning device may be activated and fail. If you decide to remove the seats yourself, first consult with the service center technicians about safety measures.
SEQUENCE OF WORKS
1. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal and insulate the negative battery terminal.
2. Remove the side trim of the seat rail and disconnect the connector.
3. Move the seat all the way back and remove the bolts securing the front of the runners.
4. Move the seat forward as far as it will go and remove the three bolts securing the rear of the runners.
5. Remove the seat from the vehicle interior.
6. Before installation, clean the seat slide and lubricate the sliding surfaces with a thin layer of grease.
7. Install the seat and secure with bolts, tightening them to a torque of 25 Nm.
Fig. 16.21. Location of the front seat connector
8. Connect the contact connector (Fig. 16.21).
9. Install the side trim.
10. Connect the cable to the negative terminal of the battery.