FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Safety Belt With Anchor Plate Thread Damage

1. Remove the broken or stripped bolt and discard.

2. Drill out the internal threads in the seat belt anchor plate with a 27/64-inch drill.

3. Rethread the anchor plate with a 1/2-13 tap (seat belt).

4. Blow out the chips.

5. Install the safety belt component(s).

Parts Replacement Chart (Typical):






6. Install a new bolt with the same part number, unless otherwise specified. Refer to the Parts Replacement Chart.

7. Tighten the bolt to specification. Refer to Specifications.