Manual Override System

If the shoulder belt does not move or stops before reaching the B-pillar position, perform the following steps before driving the vehicle.

1. Open and close door(s). Make sure the door is completely closed to verify that the door actually is not working. Using a coin or screwdriver, remove cover at lower end of the B-pillar interior trim panel. See Fig 1 and Fig 2 .
2. Pull on the white tab to access the electrical connector. Disconnect the electrical connector. Locate the emergency handle in the owner's portfolio and insert it into the hex nut.
3. For the driver's side, turn the override knob clockwise to move shoulder belt manually until it stops at the B-pillar. For the Passenger's side, turn the override knob counter-clockwise to move shoulder belt manually until it stops at the B-pillar.
   WARNING: For Figs. Fig 1 and Fig 2 , if it's necessary to use the override knob to move the shoulder belt into position, have the system serviced by a qualified technician as soon as possible.
   Fig 1: Accessing Manual Override Knob (2-Door Models)

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
   Fig 2: Accessing Manual Override Knob (4-Door Models)

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
4. If the belt does not move to the B-pillar, the belt may be broken or the motor drive gear stripped. Grasp the belt and pull it towards the B-pillar while turning the knob on the motor clockwise. This should move the belt to the lowest position on the B-pillar. This will allow the occupant(s) to position the belt manually over the shoulder until the system can be serviced properly.