Lincoln Aviator: Seatbelt Systems / 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. Follow these steps to release the seatbelt.
Front row seatbelt retractor
NOTE:
Typical front outboard seatbelt retractor shown, other configurations similar.
NOTE:
To unlock the seatbelt retractor, only a few millimeters
of seatbelt are necessary to retract back onto the seatbelt retractor
spool.
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Slowly lower the seatbelt shoulder height adjuster
allowing the seatbelt to retract back onto the seatbelt retractor spool.
If the seatbelt shoulder height adjuster is all the way down, proceed
to step 3.
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Slowly extract the seatbelt from the seatbelt
retractor. If the seatbelt does not extract, proceed to the next step.
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Firmly pull and extract as much seatbelt from the seatbelt retractor as possible.
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Slowly feed the seatbelt slack back into the retractor to unlock it.
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Slowly extract the seatbelt from the seatbelt retractor. If the seatbelt does not extract, proceed to the next step. If the seatbelt does extract, proceed to step 8.
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Remove the fastener and detach the seatbelt anchor
or seatbelt anchor and pretensioner. REFER to the appropriate removal
and installation procedure in this section.
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Slowly feed the seatbelt slack back into the retractor to unlock it.
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Slowly extract the seatbelt from the seatbelt retractor. Proceed to the next step.
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If the seatbelt does not extract, install
a new seatbelt retractor. Refer to the appropriate seatbelt retractor
removal and installation procedure in this section.
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If the seatbelt does extract, install all
fasteners that were removed and tighten them to specification. REFER to
the appropriate removal and installation procedure.
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Check the active restraint system for correct operation by carrying out the appropriate functional test.
Refer to: Seatbelt Systems (501-20A Seatbelt Systems, Diagnosis and Testing).
Rear seatbelt retractor
NOTE:
Typical rear outboard seatbelt retractor shown, other configurations similar.
NOTE:
To unlock the seatbelt retractor, only a few millimeters
of seatbelt are necessary to retract back onto the seatbelt retractor
spool.
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Slowly pull the seatbelt out as far out as possible.
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NOTE:
Compressing the backrest foam and/or
reclining the rear seat backrest (if equipped) allows more slack of the
seatbelt webbing to be fed into the seatbelt retractor.
Compress the backrest foam pad and recline the rear seat backrest (if equipped).
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Slowly feed the seatbelt slack back into the
retractor to unlock it. If the seatbelt does not extract after carrying
out this step, proceed to the next step.
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Firmly pull and extract as much seatbelt from the seatbelt retractor as possible.
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Slowly feed the seatbelt slack back into the retractor to unlock it.
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Slowly extract the seatbelt from the seatbelt retractor. If the seatbelt does not extract, proceed to the next step. If the seatbelt does extract, proceed to step 16.
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Remove the fastener and detach the seatbelt anchor
or inflatable seatbelt union (if equipped). REFER to the appropriate
removal and installation procedure in this section.
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Slowly feed the seatbelt slack back into the retractor to unlock it.
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Extract the seatbelt webbing from the seatbelt retractor. Proceed to the next step.
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If the seatbelt does not extract, install
a new seatbelt retractor. Refer to the appropriate seatbelt retractor
removal and installation procedure in this section.
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If the seatbelt does extract, install all
fasteners that were removed and tighten them to specification. REFER to
the appropriate removal and installation procedure.
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Check the active restraint system for correct operation by carrying out the appropriate functional test.
Refer to: Seatbelt Systems (501-20A Seatbelt Systems, Diagnosis and Testing).
Symptom Chart(s)
Preliminary Inspection
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...
Other information:
911 Assist is a SYNC system feature that can
call for help if you are in an accident. If a
crash deploys an airbag, excluding knee
airbags and rear inflatable seatbelts [if
equipped], or activates the fuel pump
shut-off, your SYNC-equipped vehicle may
be able to contact emergency services by
dialing 911 through a paired and connected
Bluetooth enabled phone...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
6.5 mm Drill Bit
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Rivet Gun
Self-Piercing Rivet (SPR) Remover/Installer
Belt Sander
Torx Bit Socket
Hot Air Gun
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Metal Bonding AdhesiveTA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B
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Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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Removal
WARNING:
Electric vehicles damaged by a crash may have compromised
high voltage safety systems and present a potential high voltage
electrical shock hazard...