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Safety Belt Shoulder Height Adjuster With Stripped Weld Nuts

SAFETY BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTER WITH STRIPPED WELD NUTS


D-Ring Installation Kit:






Special Tool(s)

1. Remove the trim panels.







2. Use the half-inch drill provided in D-Ring Installation Kit 100-F012 (134-00018) or equivalent to drill out the damaged threads in the upper B-pillar structure.







3. NOTE: After each rotation, back tap off slightly to remove new cuttings and be sure to clean out any chips before proceeding.

Apply a suitable lubricant to the M14 x 1.5 tap provided in D-Ring Installation Kit 100-F012 (134-00018) and tap new threads.







4. Use a threaded insert (N807170-S190) provided in D-Ring Installation Kit 100-F012 (134-00018) or equivalent and screw it into the retapped hole until it is slightly below the surface of the hole.







5. NOTE: If the two hex-head bolts on the front seat shoulder strap adjuster are not stripped, refer to Safety Belt Shoulder Height Adjuster to install the height adjuster to the body. If the front seat shoulder strap adjuster bolts are stripped, install a new adjuster.

Use a hammer to lightly tap the installation tool provided in D-Ring Installation Kit 100-F012 (134-00018) several times to drive down the insert keys.