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Safety Belt With Anchor Plate Thread Damage

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NOTE: This procedure does not apply to SuperCab four door rear safety belt retractor.
  1. Remove the broken or stripped bolt and discard.
  2. Drill out the internal threads in the safety belt anchor plate with a 27/64 inch drill.
  3. Rethread the anchor plate with a 1/2-13 tap (seat belt).
  4. Clean out the chips.
  5. Install the attachment parts. Original parts are to be installed with the repair parts indicated in the Safety Belt Parts Replacement Guidelines.
  6. When repairing a multiple belt and attachment, install the nut to the bolt in the tunnel area from the underside of the floorpan.
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