Safety Belt Shoulder Height Adjuster With Stripped Weld Nuts

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SAFETY BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTER WITH STRIPPED WELD NUTS SPECIAL TOOL SPECIFICATION

	D-Ring Installation Kit 100-F012 (134-00018) or equivalent
	Safety Belt Bolt Bit 501-010 (T77L-2100-A) or equivalent

Remove the shoulder safety belt height adjuster. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTER in this article.
Use the half-inch drill provided in the D-Ring Installation Kit to drill out the damaged threads in the upper pillar structure.

Fig 1: Drilling Out Damaged Threads In Upper Pillar Structure
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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 2: Tapping New Threads

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Apply a suitable lubricant to the M14 x 1.5 tap provided in the D-Ring Installation Kit and tap new threads.
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 3: Screwing Threaded Insert Into Retapped Hole
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Use a hammer to lightly tap the installation tool provided in the D-Ring Installation Kit several times to seat the insert keys.

Fig 4: Seating Insert Keys
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NOTE: If the shoulder safety belt height adjuster bolts are stripped, install a new height adjuster.

Fig 5: Locating Shoulder Safety Belt Height Adjuster Anchor

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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.)
Hand tighten the height adjuster bolts until they are snug.

Fig 6: Locating Shoulder Safety Belt Height Adjuster Bolts
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Using the special tool, tighten the height adjuster bolts.

Fig 7: Tightening Height Adjuster Bolts - With Torque Specifications
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NOTE: Make sure the D-ring rotates freely.

Fig 8: Installing Safety Belt D-Ring Nut - With Torque Specification

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Install the safety belt D-ring and tighten the nut.

NOTE: Position the safety belt D-ring to its highest point before installing B-pillar trim.

Install the B-pillar trim.
Operate the front seat shoulder strap adjuster. Make sure it travels from top to bottom and locks correctly in each position.

Fig 9: Operating Front Seat Shoulder Strap Adjuster
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Check the restraint system for correct operation.