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Safety Belt Shoulder Height Adjuster With Stripped Weld Nuts

SAFETY BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTER WITH STRIPPED WELD NUTS

1. Remove the safety belt shoulder height adjuster.







2. Use the half-inch drill with integral stop to drill out the damaged threads in the upper pillar structure.







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

Apply a suitable lubricant to the M14x1.5 tap with integral stop and tap new threads.







4. Use a threaded insert (part of #N807170-S190) and screw it into the retapped hole until it is slightly below the surface.







5. NOTE: If the 2 bolts on the height adjuster are not stripped. If the bolts are stripped, install a new safety belt shoulder height adjuster.

Use a hammer to lightly tap the installation tool several times to seat the insert keys.