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Replacement of the Weld Nut or Reinforcement

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    NOTE: If the safety belt anchor nuts, bolts, or reinforcements are stripped or missing, they should be replaced with a new nut/reinforcement plate.
  1. Expose the suspect anchor point.
  2. Drill out two 8 mm (5/16 in) diameter access holes adjacent to the weld nut clearance hole.
  3. Thread a length of copper welding wire through the clearance hole and position it to secure the weld nut and washer.
  4. Use MIG Wire Feed Welder and plug weld a 11 mm (7/16 in) weld nut and standard washer in place at the two 8 mm (5/16 in) holes.
  5. Metal finish the welded area as required.
  6. Perform the Functional Test. Refer to COMPONENT TEST .