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Special Tool(s)

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool(S)
G03203962Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Remove the shoulder safety belt height adjuster. For additional information, refer to FRONT SAFETY BELT .
  2. Use the half-inch drill provided in the D-Ring Installation Kit to drill out the damaged threads in the upper pillar structure.
    Fig 2: Using Half-Inch Drill Provided In D-Ring Installation Kit To Drill Out Damaged Threads In Upper Pillar Structure
    G03203963Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. NOTE: After each rotation, back off the tap slightly to remove the new cuttings and be sure to blow out any chips before proceeding.
    Fig 3: Applying Suitable Lubricant To M14X1.5 Tap Provided In D-Ring Installation Kit And Tap New Threads
    G03203964Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Apply a suitable lubricant to the M14x1.5 tap provided in the D-Ring Installation Kit and tap new threads.
  4. Use a threaded insert (Part of #N807170-S190) provided in the D-Ring Installation Kit and screw it into the retapped hole until it is slightly below the surface.
    Fig 4: Using Threaded Insert Provided In D-Ring Installation Kit And Screw
    G03203965Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Use a hammer to lightly tap the installation tool provided in the D-Ring Installation Kit several times to seat the insert keys.
    Fig 5: Using Hammer To Lightly Tap Installation Tool Provided In D-Ring Installation Kit Several Times To Seat Insert Keys
    G03203966Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. NOTE: If the shoulder safety belt height adjuster bolts are stripped, install a new height adjuster.
    Fig 6: Inserting Shoulder Safety Belt Height Adjuster In Opening Of Upper B-Pillar Structure
    G03203967Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Insert the shoulder safety belt height adjuster in the opening of the upper B-pillar structure, making sure the shoulder belt height adjuster knob on the shoulder safety belt height adjuster is positioned above the D-ring attachment nut. (The tab is located at the top and is to be inserted in the hole provided in the B-pillar structure).
  7. Hand tighten the height adjuster bolts until they are snug.
    Fig 7: Locating Height Adjuster Bolts
    G03203968Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Using the special tool, tighten the height adjuster bolts.
    Fig 8: Using Special Tool, Tightening Height Adjuster Bolts
    G03203969Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. NOTE: Make sure the D-ring rotates freely.
    Fig 9: Installing Safety Belt D-Ring And Tightening Nut
    G03203970Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the safety belt D-ring and tighten the nut.
    10. NOTE: Position the safety belt D-ring to its highest point before installing B-pillar trim.
  10. Install the B-pillar trim.
  11. Operate the front seat shoulder strap adjuster. Make sure it travels from top to bottom and locks correctly in each position.
    Fig 10: Operating Front Seat Shoulder Strap Adjuster
    G03203971Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Check the restraint system for correct operation.
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