Safety Belt - Slow to Retract
89Ford08
Article No. 89-10-1
SAFETY BELT - FRONT-SLOW TO RETRACT
FORD: 1988 MUSTANG
ISSUE: Front safety belts on 1988 Mustang GT units and 1988 Mustang Convertible units that are slow to retract may be caused by one or more of the following conditions:
^ Safety belt "D" ring will not swivel freely.
^ Shoulder belt rubs on the power quarter window motor shield.
^ Shoulder belt rubs on the power quarter window motor wire harness.
^ Shoulder belt rubs on the rear seat radio speaker wire harness.
^ Shoulder belt rubs on the vinyl "tail" at the front edge of the quarter trim panel.
^ Shoulder belt guide loop is too narrow and is angled in the wrong direction (GT only).
ACTION: Install a new design bolt that allows the safety belt "D" ring to swivel freely. Also install a new safety belt guide loop on Mustang GT units. Inspect the other areas of concern to determine the correct service action. Refer to the following procedure for service details. Use the extension application chart to determine the correct service part number.
FIGURE 1:
1. Remove and throw away the front seat back side extension (safety belt guide loop), Figure 1.
EXTENSION APPLICATION CHART
COLOR EXTENSION SERVICE PART
Oxford White Right Hand E9ZZ-76610C06-F
Oxford White Left Hand E9ZZ-76610C07-F
Smoke Right Hand E9ZZ-76610C06-G
Smoke Left Hand E9ZZ-76610C07-G
Scarlet Right Hand E9ZZ-76610C06-H
Scarlet Left Hand E9ZZ-76610C07-H
Sand Beige Right Hand E9ZZ-76610C06-J
Sand Beige Left Hand E9ZZ-76610C07-J
2. Install a new extension, Figure 1.
3. Remove the "D" ring retaining bolt and throw it away.
FIGURE 2:
4. Install a new design "D" ring retaining bolt, (386277-S100), Figure 2. Tighten the bolt to a torque of 22-32 ft.lbs. (30-43 N-m).
NOTE: MAKE SURE THE "D" RING MOUNTING HOLE IS FREE OF BURRS. IF BURRS ARE FOUND, FILE THE MOUNTING HOLE SO THE "D" RING WILL ROTATE FREELY.
5. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to the 1988 Car Shop Manual, Volume B, Section 41-60 for removal instructions.
6. Remove the quarter trim panel. Refer to the 1988 Car Shop Manual, Volume B, Section 45-03 for removal instructions.
FIGURE 3:
FIGURE 4:
FIGURE 5:
FIGURE 6:
NOTE: PERFORM STEPS 7 THROUGH 9 ON UNITS WITH POWER WINDOWS.
7. Inspect for a noticeable gap between the quarter window motor and shield, Figure 3. If a gap is present, relocate the shield (about 1" to 1-1/4") until it touches the motor, Figure 3 through 6.
a. Mark two (2) new fastener holes
b. Using a 1/8" drill, drill the new fastener holes
c. Position the shield and install the fasteners
8. Remove the duct tape holding the power window motor wire harness, (driver's side only).
FIGURE 7:
9. Install wire harness clip, (E8ZZ-13A506-A) on the wire harness about 12" below the quarter window power switch, Figure 7.
FIGURE 8:
10. Attach the wire harness clip to the armrest retaining screw on the backside of the trim panel, Figure 8.
FIGURE 9:
11. If the rear seat radio speaker connector is located at the front of the speaker with wire harness routed as shown in Figure 9, remove the speaker.
CAUTION: BE CAREFUL NOT TO DRILL THROUGH THE TRIM PANEL.
FIGURE 10:
12. Center punch and drill two (2) new holes at the 2 o'clock and 4 o'clock positions of the speaker. Rotate the speaker 180~ and reinstall it, Figure 10.
13. Remove the vinyl "tail" at the front edge of the quarter trim panel by cutting it not more than 1" behind the attaching screw.
14. Reinstall the quarter trim panel.
15. Repeat Steps 1 through 14 on the opposite side of the vehicle if required.
16. Reinstall the rear seat cushion.
PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS
E8ZZ-13A506-A Retainer C
386277-S100 Bolt BM
E9ZZ-76610C06-F Extension C
E9ZZ-76610C06-G Extension C
E9ZZ-76610C06-H Extension C
E9ZZ-76610C06-J Extension C
E9ZZ-76610C07-F Extension C
E9ZZ-78610C07-G Extension C
E9ZZ-76610C07-H Extension C
E9ZZ-76610C07-J Extension C
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
SUPERSEDES: 88-22-3, date 10/26/88
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
891001A One Side 0.8 Hr.
891001B Both Sides 1.2 Hrs.
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
70611A72 41
OASIS CODES: 1050, 1051