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Safety Belt With Anchor Plate Thread Damage

PROCEDURE
1. Remove broken or stripped bolt and discard.

WARNING: Eye protection must be worn during this procedure.


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

3. Rethread anchor plate with a 1/2-13 tap.
4. Blow out chips.
5. Install retainers in proper sequence. Refer to applicable illustrations and instructions under Seat Belt Retractor and Seat Belt Buckle / Service and Repair as needed. Original parts are to be replaced with the service parts indicated in Parts Replacement Chart.