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Safety Belt With Anchor Plate Thread Damage

Parts Replacement Chart:





1. Remove the broken or stripped bolt and discard.
2. Drill out the internal threads in the safety belt anchor plate with a 27/64-inch drill.
3. Re-thread the anchor plate with a 1/2-13 tap (seat belt).
4. Blow out the chips.
5. Install the attachment parts in the order shown, whichever is applicable. Tighten the replacement bolt to 30-43 N.m (22-32 ft-lb). Original parts are to be replaced with the repair parts indicated in the Parts Replacement Chart. Unless specified in the chart, use original parts.
6. When repairing a multiple belt and attachment, install nut to the bolt in the tunnel area from the underside of the floorpan. Tighten to specification 30-43 N.m (22-32 ft-lb).