Safety Belt With Anchor Plate Thread Damage

The lap/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 Torx(r) head anchor bolts must be hand-started and then tightened to 30-40 Nm (22-30 lb-ft).

1. Remove the broken or stripped bolt and discard.

2. Drill out the internal threads in the safety belt anchorage plate with a 27/64-inch drill.

3. Rethread the anchor plate with a 1/2-13 tap.

4. Blow out the chips.

Parts Replacement Chart:

5. Install the attachment parts in the proper sequence. Install new bolt and hand-tighten using proper service procedures. Original parts are to be replaced with the service parts indicated in Parts Replacement Chart.