Replacement of the Weld Nut and Reinforcement
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- Remove the interior trim panel to expose the suspect anchor point. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
- Determine if the weld nut only or the weld nut and reinforcement and weld nut are missing. If the B-, C- or D-pillar safety belt anchor nuts or reinforcements are stripped or missing, a new nut or reinforcement should be installed. To install a missing weld nut only, proceed to Step 3.
- Obtain the correct Ml2 weld nut and a standard washer to carry out the procedure.
- Drill out two 8 mm (5/16 in) diameter holes adjacent to the clearance hole.
- Obtain a length of copper welding wire and feed through clearance hole in door frame opening until it becomes visible at the access hole.
- Pull the wire through so that it may be secured to the weld nut and washer.
- Pull the wire back up to the weld nut clearance hole.
- Hold the weld nut securely in place. Use the MIG Wire Feed Welder 106-00053 to plug weld the nut in place at the two 8 mm (5/16 in) diameter holes previously drilled.
- Metal finish as required.
- Verify the nut is securely in place.