Safety Belt With Anchor Plate Thread Damage

Parts Replacement Chart:

The lap/shoulder safety belts are factory-installed in their proper locations. If the belts are removed for any reason, they should be installed. The 7/16 x 20 Torx(R) head anchor bolts must be hand-started and tightened to 34-46 N.m (25-33 lb-ft).
1. Remove broken or stripped bolt and discard.
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 attachment parts in proper sequence. Original parts are to be replaced with the service parts indicated in the parts replacement chart.

Replacement of the Weld Nut and/or Reinforcement
1. Expose the suspect anchor point.

NOTE: If the B or C-pillar safety belt anchor nuts or reinforcements are stripped or missing, they should be replaced with a new nut/reinforcement plate.

2. Drill out two 8 mm (5/16 in) diameter access holes adjacent to the weld nut clearance hole.
3. Thread a length of copper welding wire through the clearance hole and position to secure the weld nut and washer.
4. Use MIG Wire Feed Welder and plug weld a 7/16 inch weld nut and standard washer in place at the two 8 mm (5/16 in) holes.
5. Metal finish as required.
6. Install the restraint system.
7. Perform the functional test. Component Tests and General Diagnostics