The driver and passenger in the Mondeo sit on so-called «Anti-Dive». Seat furniture is a built-in component «comfortable» security systems (IPS) Ford: Their consoles are equipped with pyrotechnic seatbelt pretensioners, which immediately tighten the seatbelts during an accident and thereby reduce the degree of looseness to a minimum. If the seats are not removed properly, the pretensioner may «ignite» and become unusable. If you do decide to do it yourself, please contact your Ford dealer for the necessary safety instructions.
Reduces loose fit: Pyrotechnic seat belt pretensioner on front seats. |
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To prevent the seatbelt stowage and tensioning system from inadvertently operating, give a reason to unload «current voltage»: After disconnecting the battery, wait about one minute before unplugging the seatbelt stowage and pretensioner. Otherwise, the airbag and pyrotechnic pretensioner will deploy. And as a result - getting injured in addition to the large expenses for a new system kit. |
Front seat
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PROCEDURE |
- Disconnect the battery and then wait about one minute.
- Tilt the seat all the way back and..
- ... pull out the main plug of the seat belt pretensioner, the seat load sensor and - if installed - the video system plug (indicated by an arrow).
Pull out the main connector of the seat belt pretensioner. |
- Remove the front screws and..
- … move the seat all the way forward.
- Remove the belt mount from below the seat.
Removing the belt anchor from below the seat (during installation, tighten with a torque of 38 Nm). |
- Unscrew both rear facings from the tires and..
- ... unscrew the rear screws of the seats. Then pull the seat out of the passenger compartment.
- Install in reverse order and tighten the seat screws to 25 Nm.
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