Front Shoulder Strap Adjuster With Stripped Weld Nuts

D - Ring Installation Kit:

Special Tool(s)

1. Remove the shoulder safety belt height adjuster.

2. Use the one-half inch drill provided in the special tool kit to drill out the damaged threads in the upper pillar structure.

3. Apply a suitable lubricant to the M14 x 1.5 tap provided in the special tool kit and tap new threads.

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

4. Use a threaded insert provided in the special tool kit and screw it into the retapped hole until it is slightly below the surface.

5. Use a hammer to tap the installation tool provided in the special tool kit several times to seat the insert keys.

NOTE: Refer to Height Adjuster-Front if the two bolts on the height adjuster are not stripped. If the bolts are stripped, install a new height adjuster.

6. Insert the shoulder safety belt height adjuster in the opening of the upper B-pillar structure, making sure the shoulder belt height adjuster knob on the shoulder safety belt height adjuster is positioned above the D-ring attachment nut. (The tab is located at the top and is to be inserted in the hole provided in the B-pillar structure).

NOTE: If the two Torx (R) head retaining bolts on the shoulder safety belt height adjuster are not stripped, install the shoulder safety belt height adjuster to the body structure as stated in this step. If the front seat shoulder strap adjuster retaining bolts are stripped, install a new shoulder safety belt height adjuster.

7. Hand tighten the bolts until they are snug.

8. Tighten the bolts.
9. Install the B-pillar trim.

10. Operate the front seat shoulder strap adjuster. Make sure it travels from top to bottom and locks correctly in each position.

11. Install the safety belt D-ring and tighten the nut.
12. Install the D-ring cover. Make sure the safety belt D-ring rotates freely.
13. Check the restraint system for correct operation.