Ford Ecosport: 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...
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...
Other information:
System Operation
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
ABS
2
HS-CAN
3
Grille Shutter Actuator
4
PCM
5
LIN
Network Message Chart
PCM Network Input Messages
Broadcast Message
Originating Module
Message Purpose
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DTC Chart: BCM
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
DTC
Description
Action
B10C6:01
Exterior Trunk Antenna: General Electrical Failure..