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Safety Belt With Anchor Plate Thread Damage

1. Remove the broken or stripped bolt and discard.
2. Drill out the internal threads in the seat belt anchor plate with a 10.7 mm (27/64 in) drill.
3. Rethread the anchor plate with a 1/2-13 tap (seat belt).
4. Clean out the chips.

Typical Parts Replacement Chart:





5. Install the attachment parts. Original parts are to be replaced with the repair parts indicated in the Safety Belt Parts Replacement Guidelines.
6. When repairing a multiple belt and attachment, install the nut to the bolt in the tunnel area from the underside of the floorpan.