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Weld Nut Repair - Missing Weld Nut

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CAUTION: Installing a J-nut in place of a weld nut is not a recommended repair.
NOTE: C-pillar repair shown, others similar.
  1. Depower the system. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING  in this article.
  2. Remove the component from where the weld nut is to be repaired. Refer to the appropriate removal and installation procedure in this article.
  3. Drill 3 equally spaced 5/64-in (1.75-mm) holes in close proximity to where the weld nut face will be plug welded back to the sheet metal.
    Fig 1: Locating Drilled Holes
    G03987419Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Obtain the appropriate 6-mm (0.24-in) or 8-mm (0.32-in) weld nut.
  5. Obtain the appropriate 6-mm (0.24-in) by 1.0 or 8-mm (0.32-in) by 1.25 grounding screw (self-tapping).
  6. Set up for the positioning of the weld nut.
    1. Route a sufficient length of wire through the weld nut clearance hole and back out an adjacent access hole.
    2. Position a weld nut, shoulder end up, onto the wire.
    3. Position a flat washer onto the wire and secure it so it cannot be pulled off.
    Fig 2: Positioning Flat Washer Onto Wire
    G03989833Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Plug weld the weld nut into position.
    1. Pull the welding wire back through the clearance hole, allowing the weld nut and flat washer to follow the welding wire through and stop against the sheet metal.
    2. Make sure the weld nut shoulder is aligned through the clearance hole in the sheet metal.
    3. With the weld nut firmly held in position, plug weld the weld nut at the 3 holes drilled previously.
    Fig 3: Plugging Weld Nut Into Position
    G03989834Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Metal finish as required.
  9. Verify the nut is securely in place.
  10. Install the component with the previously obtained screw.
  11. Tighten the attaching screws to specification. For additional information, refer to SPECIFICATIONS  in this article.
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