AmbulanceQVM
Originator: SVE
Date Issued:March 6, 2002
QVMGuide (AmbulanceUnique) DateRevised: 06/23/04
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AM-E1004
INTERIOR
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Controls, components, or panelsmust not bemounted inoccupant impact protection zones; refer
to the
IncompleteVehicleManual
for definitionof these zones.
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Overhead consoles shouldminimize contact points in thehead swingareas. Refer to the
IncompleteVehicleManual
under Section208 for E-Series recommendations. All overhead
equipmentmust be secured so that it will not come loose inanaccident.
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Addedequipmentmust allow for the removal of theE-Series engine cover for service.
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Theuseof adhesives or rivets for securing carpet or other items to theE-Series engine cover is
recommended. If screws areused, their installationmust be considereda critical element in the
manufacturingprocess to insure that they poseno threat to components in theengine
compartment. Items attached to theengine cover should leavea1/8 inch clearance to the
instrument panel topreclude squeaks and rattles.
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If the floor covering is revised, assure that the carpet thickness isminimal under theaccelerator
pedal toallow full pedal travel. The carpet shouldnot extendunder theE-Series engine cover
seal. Refer toFigure4of AppendixVI.
AM-E1005
Protect the fuel system components fromdamageduring thebuild. Use floor templates to identify
areas of the floor tobeavoided toprotect thebrake, electrical and fuel systems andusedrill stops
whendrilling through floor or frame rails.
AM-E1006 Verify that nobolts or screws arepointed toward the fuel tanks or lines. Any fastener projections in
closeproximity shouldbe shielded toprecludepenetration ina crash. Attempt to locate fastener
protrusionswithinbody sills and frame crossmembers.
AM-E1007
SEATING
Attention to the following items is required tohelpprovide safeand reliable seatingand restraint
systems.
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TheSeatingReferencePoints (SRP) for thedriver and the front passengersmust agreewith the
locations shown in the
IncompleteVehicleManual.
Theuseof theOEM factory seats is
recommended tohelp retainSRPandpass-through certification. Donot revise the shoulder
harness attachment, location, or surrounding structure. Their relationship to theSRP is important
to the restraint system integrity.
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If the factory seat belt restraints are removed for any reason, theoriginal beltsmust be re-
installed in their original positionusing seat belt bolt tool number T77L-2100A or its equivalent.
Bolt torque shouldbeassuredonall re-installations (100percent). Shoulder boltsmust allow the
restraint D-Ring to swivel tomaintain theproper belt angle.
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Refer to
FordShopManual
for the installation torque specifications forOEM
Fordseat
and
Ford restraint hardware.
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When checking fastener torques duringa static audit, slowly apply a tightening torque to the
fastener andnote theminimum torque required for breakaway. Theminimumbreakaway torque
must fall into the specifications shown in the
FordShopManual.
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If the seats are replaced, the replacement seatsmust comply toall
C/FMVSS
requirements.
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Consider thepotential for torque loss if the seat pedestals and seat beltmountings attach to the
floor through layers of compressiblematerial suchas carpeting, trim, andplywood. These
materials “creep” to compress over timeand losebolt tension. Useprevailing torque fasteners or
re-design toavoid this condition.
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Useappropriate fasteners as suppliedby seat supplier; quality nuts, bolts, andback-upwashers
at all locations. Reinforce the floor inall fastener locations, if necessary, tobeat least equal to
theOEMdesigns.
AM-E1008
The seat restraint systemmust beaccessibleandoperate freely on the completed vehicle (full
movement of shoulder harnessD-rings). Full travel of thedriver’s seatmust not be restricted.
