Lincoln Aviator: Seatbelt Systems / 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. 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.
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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.
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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).
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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Functional Test - Seatbelt Buckle and Tongue
WARNING:
All seatbelt components must be inspected and corrected
as part of any collision repair...
Other information:
If your vehicle has no power and the backup
power system is turned off, you can manually
unlatch the driver door using a key in the
position shown.
Remove the key blade from the
transmitter.
Insert the key blade into the lock cylinder.
Turn the key clockwise to unlatch the
driver door...
Follow these guidelines for safe towing:
Do not tow a trailer until you drive your
vehicle at least 1,000 mi (1,600 km).
Consult your local motor vehicle laws for
towing a trailer.
See the instructions included with towing
accessories for the proper installation
and adjustment specifications...