Functional Test - Safety Belt Mini-Buckle and Tongue
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup, 2012 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2012 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2012 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Always install a new safety belt mini-buckle and safety belt or safety belt retractor as a matched set.
The safety belt mini-buckle and tongue assembly must operate freely during the latching and unlatching function. Fasten the safety belt by inserting the tongue (male portion) into the mini-buckle (female portion).
- Verify the following during the latching sequence:
- Tongue insertion is not hindered by excessive effort.
- A click is heard when the safety belt mini-buckle latches the tongue.
- Verify the system integrity by forcefully pulling on the safety belt webbing.
- Unlatch the safety belt by inserting an appropriate tool into the pin hole of the safety belt mini-buckle and fully depress the release button, allowing the safety belt to release and retract.
- Verify the following during the unlatching process:
- Push-button depression does not require excessive effort.
- The tongue can be removed easily from the mini-buckle when the button is depressed.
- Repeat the above steps 3 times.
- If the functional test reveals a concern(s), install a new safety belt and safety belt mini-buckle or safety belt retractor and safety belt mini-buckle as required.
- Install a new safety belt and safety belt mini-buckle or safety belt retractor and safety belt mini-buckle if no obvious concerns are noticed and the complaint has been verified.