Seat Belt Height Adjuster: Service and Repair: General Procedures

D - Ring Installation Kit:

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

1. Remove the height adjuster. Refer to Seat Belt Height Adjuster.







2. Use the half-inch drill with integral stop provided in D-Ring Installation Kit to drill out the damaged threads in the weld nut(s) in the upper pillar structure.







3. Apply a suitable lubricant to the M14 x 1.5 tap with integral stop provided in D-Ring Installation Kit and tap new threads. After each rotation, back off the tap slightly to remove new cuttings, and be sure to blow out any chips before proceeding.







4. Use a threaded insert provided in D-Ring Installation Kit and screw it into the retapped hole until it is slightly below the surface.







5. Use a hammer to lightly tap the installation tool provided in D-Ring Installation Kit several times to seat the insert keys.

NOTE: If the two bolts on the height adjuster are not stripped, refer to Seat Belt Height Adjuster. If the bolts are stripped, install a new height adjuster.