Cleaning and Inspection

SAFETY BELT MAINTENANCE
Safety belt assemblies should be periodically inspected to assure that they have not become damaged and that they remain in proper operating condition, particularly if they have been subjected to severe stress.

WARNING: ALL SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING RETRACTORS AND ATTACHING HARDWARE SHOULD BE INSPECTED AFTER ANY COLLISION. FORD RECOMMENDS THAT ALL SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES IN USE DURING A COLLISION BE REPLACED UNLESS THE COLLISION WAS MINOR AND A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN FINDS THAT THE BELTS SHOW NO DAMAGE AND CONTINUE TO OPERATE PROPERLY. SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES NOT IN USE DURING A COLLISION SHOULD ALSO BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF EITHER DAMAGE OR IMPROPER OPERATION IS NOTED.

SAFETY BELT WEBBING
The following procedure is recommended for the removal of spots and stains from safety belt webbing. It is important that proper cleaning techniques and cleaning agents be used to prevent setting the stain or affecting the color and/or flame resistance of the safety belt webbing. Avoid bleaching or redyeing the safety belt webbing as this could hinder safety belt webbing strength and performance.

The following materials are needed to clean safety belt webbing:
- Clean, undyed cotton fabric.
- Medium hard bristle brush.
- Ford Spot and Stain Remover F3AZ-19521-WA or equivalent meeting Ford specifications.
- Ford Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner E8AZ-19523-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specifications.

SPOT CLEANING METHOD A

NOTE: Spot cleaning as described in Method A will be sufficient when the soiled area is not excessive. In the event of severe soiling or staining, clean the entire safety belt to avoid a "ring" condition.

For spots from grease, oil, tar, water spotting, crayon and lipstick.

1. Remove excess staining material from the fabric by scraping or wiping with a clean cloth.
2. Identify the staining material it possible.
3. Spray the stain with Ford Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner E8AZ-19523-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specifications, from a distance of 200-250 mm (8-10 inches) as directed by instructions on can.

CAUTION: Care should be used in application of the spot lifter to prevent it from contacting vinyl trim.

NOTE: Using other than recommended cleaners or procedures may affect flammability or fabric appearance.

4. Allow the cleaner to dry completely, until it forms a white powder on the surface of the fabric.
5. Brush and vacuum the white powder from the fabric.
6. If the soiled spot is not removed from the fabric, repeat Steps 1 through 5 as necessary.
7. Wipe the cleaned area with a damp cloth to remove any residual cleaner.

GENERAL CLEANING METHOD B
For stains such as grease, oil, tar, adhesive, crayon and lipstick.
1. Remove excess staining material from the fabric by scraping or wiping with a clean cloth.
2. Identify the staining material if possible.
3. If stain is still visible after the spot cleaning procedure (Method A), blot the soiled area with a clean cotton cloth saturated with Ford Spot and Stain Remover F3AZ-19521-WA or equivalent meeting Ford specification.
4. Rub in a circular motion while continuously exposing the clean portion of cloth.
5. Gradually widen the area of application to the edges of the safety belt.
6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 as necessary.
7. Wipe the cleaned area with a clean, damp cloth to remove any residual cleaner.

GENERAL CLEANING METHOD C
For stains from dirt, soil, food, soft drinks, and coffee.

1. Remove excess staining material from the fabric by scraping or wiping with a clean cloth.
2. Identify the staining material if possible.
3. Apply Rosenthal or Bissell or equivalent consumer retail upholstery cleaner with cloth or brush as directed by instructions on container.
4. Rub in a circular manner until the stain is removed.

5. Gradually widen the area of application to the edges of the safety belt.

NOTE: Spot cleaning as described in Method A will be sufficient when the soiled area is not excessive. In the event of severe soiling or staining, clean the entire safety belt to avoid a "ring" condition.

6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 as necessary.
7. Rub the cleaned area with a damp cloth to absorb residual cleaner.
8. Allow the safety belt to dry at room temperature.