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Mounting 3-3
Section 3: Mounting
WARNING: The partition and the installation hardware of the partition must not
interfere with the proper operation of the safety belt, safety belt retractor, side impact
sensor and the safety belt height adjusters. Failure to follow these instructions may result
in personal injury.
WARNING: Installation of prisoner partitions may increase the risk of injury to front
seat occupants if the vehicle is impacted from a high speed rear end collision. This risk
should be balanced by the law enforcement agency against the risk of injury to the officer
associated with prisoner transportation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
personal injury.
NOTICE: The side impact sensor is tuned to excite based on its mass (including wiring), as
well as the host sheet metal. Any alteration to these components must be avoided.
Additions, such as padding, wire connectors, retainers, tape or fasteners of any kind should
not be used. All fasteners in this predominantly sheet metal environment should be made
of steel or a non-conductive plastic to guarantee retention and longevity. If any part of a
steel fastener is exposed to a wet area, it should be plated to resist corrosion.
Safety Belt Retractor
The safety belt retractors are located in the base of the B-pillars. The pretensioner located in the
retractor is referred to as the ‘‘safety belt retractor pretensioner’’. In the event the restraints control
module (RCM) senses an impact, pretensioners provide improved occupant protection by rapidly
removing slack from the safety belt. Removing slack from the safety belt helps to properly position
the occupant and allows for maximum effectiveness of the safety belts and the air bags.
• Do not use the safety belt retractor bolts for mounting the partition.
• Do not mount any partition hardware on the inboard side of the B-pillar within the bottom 305
mm (12 in).
• Do not mount any partition hardware that will interfere with the proper sealing of the door.
2010 Escape Hybrid, Mariner Hybrid Modifiers Guide, 07/2009