Safety Belt Without Anchor Plate Thread Damage
REPLACEMENT OF THE WELD NUT AND/OR REINFORCEMENT1. Expose the suspect anchor plate.
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 to 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. Perform the Functional Test. Component Tests and General Diagnostics