Functional Test - Seatbelt Buckle and Tongue
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
All safety belt components must be inspected and corrected as part of any collision repair. Inspect all safety belt components as prescribed by Seatbelt Procedure After a Collision . Failure to follow this instruction may result in incorrect operation of the safety belt system and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
NOTE:
Make sure the seatbelt buckle and tongue assembly operate freely during the latching and unlatching function. Fasten the seatbelt by inserting the tongue (male portion) into the buckle (female portion).
- Verify the following during the latching sequence:
- Tongue insertion does not require excessive effort.
- A click is heard when the seatbelt buckle latches the tongue.
- Verify the system integrity by forcefully pulling on the seatbelt webbing.
- Unlatch the seatbelt by fully pressing the seatbelt buckle release button and allowing the seatbelt to release and retract.
- Verify the following during the unlatching process:
- Pressing the push button does not require excessive effort.
- The tongue can be removed easily from the buckle.
- Repeat the above steps 3 times.
- If the functional test reveals a concern(s), install a new seatbelt buckle or seatbelt retractor as required.