Inspection and Verification
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Verify the customer concern by operating the active restraint system to duplicate the condition.
- Inspect to determine if any of the following mechanical or electrical concerns apply:VISUAL INSPECTION TABLE
Mechanical Electrical - Cut, frayed or incorrectly routed safety belt webbing
- Safety belt buckle and tongue assembly
- Safety belt retractor
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- Safety belt warning indicator burned out or broken
- High Speed Controller Area Network (HS-CAN) network concern
- If the inspection reveals an obvious concern(s) that can be readily identified, service as required. With the exception of removing a twist from the safety belt webbing, do not attempt to repair a component of the safety belt system; new components must be installed.
- If the concern remains after the inspection, determine the symptom. GO to SYMPTOM TABLE .
- To check the active restraint system for correct operation, carry out the appropriate Functional Test(s).