Broken Bolt In Weld Nut

If front seat to floor panel attachment bolt(s) have broken off in weld nut during the process of removing or installing front seat(s), use the following procedure.

1. With front seats removed from vehicle, remove carpet. (Refer to "Carpet-All" removal procedure in the appropriate model year Body/Repair service manual.)

IMPORTANT:
After broken front seat attachment bolt is removed, threads in weld nut DO NOT require re-threading. Repair bolt will cut new threads.

2. Use a center-punch to mark the center of broken front seat attachment bolt and drill a 4 mm (5/32 in.) pilot hole in center of broken bolt.

3. Use a # 3 Easy-Out extractor or equivalent and remove remainder of broken seat attachment bolt.

4. Install carpet. (Refer to "Carpet-All" installation procedure in the appropriate model year Body/Repair service manual.)

5. Obtain 9 mm (0.35 in.) repair bolt (P/N 21035568) that will rethread weld nut and install front seats.

Torque: 30 N.m (22 ft-lbs).

6. Function front seats to full forward and full rearward positions to ensure proper operation.