Safety Belt With Anchor Plate Thread Damage

1. Remove the broken or stripped bolt.

NOTE: The lap/shoulder safety belts are factory-installed in their proper locations. If the belts are removed for any reason, they must be installed. The 7/16 x 20 Torx head anchor bolts must be hand-started and then tightened to 34-46 Nm (26-33 lb-ft).

2. Drill out the internal threads in the safety belt anchor plate with a 27/64 inch drill.
3. Rethread the anchor plate with a 1/2-13 tap.
4. Blow out the chips.
5. Install the attachment parts in the proper sequence. Install a new bolt, hand-tighten and then tighten the bolt to 34-46 Nm (23-33 lb-ft).






NOTE: Original parts are to be replaced with the service parts; refer to the Parts Replacement Chart-Safety Belt With Damaged Weld Nut Anchor Plate Threads.

Replacement of the Weld Nut and/or Reinforcement
1. Expose the suspect anchor point.

NOTE: If the B or C pillar safety belt anchor nuts or reinforcements are stripped or missing, they should be replaced with a new nut/reinforcement plate.

2. Drill out two 8 mm (5/16 inch) diameter access holes adjacent to the weld nut clearance hole.
3. Thread a length of copper welding wire through the clearance hole and position to secure the weld nut and washer.
4. Use MIG wire feed welder and plug weld a 7/16 inch weld nut and standard washer in place at the two 8 mm (5/16 inch) holes.
5. Metal finish as required.
6. Install the restraint system.
7. Perform the functional test. Component Tests and General Diagnostics