Section 01-20A: Restraints, Active
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty and Bronco Workshop Manual
CLEANING AND INSPECTION

Safety Belt Webbing

 WARNING: DO NOT BLEACH OR DYE THE WEBBING, AS WEBBING MAY WEAKEN.

Clean the safety belt webbing with a mild soap solution recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpets. Follow instructions provided with soap.

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

 

Spot Cleaning Method A

For stains 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.

  1. Identify the staining material if possible.

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

    Spray the stain with Ford Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner E8AZ-19523-AA or use equivalent commercial product.

  1. Allow the spot lifter to dry completely until it forms a white powder on the surface of the fabric.

  1. Brush and vacuum the white powder from the fabric.

  1. If the soiled spot is not removed from the fabric, repeat Steps 1 through 5 as necessary.

  1. 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.

  1. Identify the staining material if possible.

  1. 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 use equivalent commercial product.

  1. Rub in a circular motion while continuously exposing the clean portion of cloth.

  1. Gradually widen the area of application onto the edges of the safety belt.

  1. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 as necessary.

  1. 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.

  1. Identify the staining material if possible.

  1. Apply Rosenthal or Bissell or equivalent upholstery cleaner with cloth or brush as directed by instructions on container.

  1. Rub in a circular motion until the stain is removed.

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

  1. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 as necessary.

  1. Rub the cleaned area with a damp cloth to absorb residual cleaner.

  1. Allow the safety belt webbing to dry at room temperature.