Ford 1996 Escort Manual page 20

The vehicle should not be driven unless
the doors are fully closed and the
shoulder belts are in the locked position.
3. Unbuckle the shoulder belt by pressing the
red emergency release button on the buckle.
Then, reinsert the shoulder belt tongue into
the buckle until you hear a snap and feel the
latch engage.
4. Turn the key to the ON position.
5. If the shoulder belt doesn't move across you,
turn the ignition switch to the LOCK
position and then release the shoulder belt
from the buckle.
6. Remove the access cap located in the lower
portion of the trim panel, rearward of the
front door opening.
7. Pull the electrical wiring harness out through
the access hole and disconnect the connector.
The electrical wiring harness is located near
the internal hex nut. To disconnect the
connector, pull the left and right sides apart.
You may have to loosen the tape to
disconnect the electrical connector.
8. Then, insert the emergency handle into the
hex nut inside the access hole. The
emergency handle is stored in the owner
portfolio in the glove compartment.
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