Safety Belt With Anchor Plate Thread Damage

The lap and shoulder safety belts are factory installed in their proper locations. If the belts are removed for any reason, they should be installed using proper service procedures. The 7/16 x 20 safety seat belt Torx (R) head anchor bolts should be hand started and then tightened to 30-40 Nm (23-29 lb-ft).

1. Remove broken or stripped bolt and discard.
2. Drill out internal threads in safety belt anchorage plate with a 27/64-inch drill.
3. Rethread anchorage plate with a 1/2-13-inch tap.
4. Blow out chips.

Parts Replacement Chart:

5. Install attachment parts in proper sequence. Tighten replacement bolt to 30-40 Nm (23-29 lb-ft). Original parts are to be replaced with the service parts indicated in Parts Replacement Chart. Unless specified in the chart, use original parts.