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Safety Belt Shoulder Height Adjuster With Stripped Weld Nuts

SAFETY BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTER WITH STRIPPED WELD NUTS

1. Remove the B-pillar trim panel.
2. Use the half-inch drill with integral stop to drill out the damaged threads in the upper pillar structure.







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

Apply a suitable lubricant to the M14 x 1.5 tap with integral stop and tap new threads.







4. Use a threaded insert and screw it into the retapped hole until it is slightly below the surface.







5. Use a hammer to lightly tap the installation tool several times to seat the insert keys.







6. If the bolt(s) on the height adjuster is not stripped, reinstall the original safety belt shoulder height adjuster. If the bolt(s) is stripped, install a new safety belt shoulder height adjuster.