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MK4 fiesta "cardboard washer"?

flfez
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Hi I've recently stripped out the back of my fiesta and came across these "cardboard washers" anyone know what they actually are and what they do?

Thanks

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    Haven't seen those before.  Can you give us any more info about the location or did they just drop on the floor at some point?

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    They came out of the bar holding the bottom of the seatbelt (dont know it's actual name). I do have a picture of where it came from but cant seem to upload it 

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    13 hours ago, flfez said:

    They came out of the bar holding the bottom of the seatbelt (dont know it's actual name). I do have a picture of where it came from but cant seem to upload it 

    Ah ok, is this a 3 door model?  If so, I think they're number 16 on this diagram.  Ford part number 1487503.

    I reckon they're probably rubber coated to prevent them vibrating loose over time.  And that rubber has gone hard and brittle to resemble card.  Unfortunately that's the best suggestion I can offer without being able to find a real picture of a new one.

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    its just a cardboard retainer to stop the bolt falling off the spacer when fitting the belt during manufacture

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