Seat Belt Systems: Service and Repair

D - Ring Installation Kit:

Special Service Tool(s)

1. Remove the shoulder safety belt height adjuster.







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







3. Apply a suitable lubricant to the M14 x 1.5 tap with integral stop provided in the D-Ring Installation 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 (Part of #N80717O-S19O) provided in the 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 the 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 Height Adjuster-Front Shoulder Safety Belt. If the bolts are stripped, install a new height adjuster.