Shoulder Safety Belt Height Adjuster With Stripped Weld Nuts

1. Remove the body pillar finish panel.






2. Use the half-inch drill provided in D-Ring Installation Kit to drill out the damaged threads in the upper pillar structure.

3. Apply a suitable lubricant to the M14x1.5 tap provided in D-Ring Installation Kit and tap new threads.

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






4. Use a threaded insert provided in D-Ring Installation Kit and screw it into the retapped hole until it is slightly below the surface.






5. Use a hammer to lightly tap the installation tool provided in D-Ring Installation Kit several times to seat the insert keys.

NOTE: If the two bolts on the height adjuster are not stripped, refer to height adjuster, installation procedure. If the bolts are stripped, replace the height adjuster.