Special Tool(s)

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SPECIAL TOOL

D-Ring Installation Kit 100-F012 (134-00018) or equivalent

Remove the shoulder safety belt height adjuster (602B82). For additional information, refer to HEIGHT ADJUSTER - SHOULDER SAFETY BELT .
Use the half-inch drill with integral stop provided in the D-Ring Installation Kit to drill out the damaged threads in the upper pillar structure.

Fig 1: Locating Damaged Threads In Upper Pillar Structure
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NOTE: After each rotation, back off the tap slightly to remove new cuttings and be sure to blow out any chips before proceeding.

Fig 2: Taping New Threads

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Apply a suitable lubricant to the M14 x 1.5 tap with integral stop provided in the D-Ring Installation Kit, and tap new threads.
Use a threaded insert (part no. 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: Tapping Installation Tool To Seat Insert Keys
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NOTE: If the shoulder safety belt height adjuster retaining bolts are stripped, install a new shoulder safety belt height adjuster and retaining bolts.

Install the shoulder safety belt height adjuster. For additional information, refer to HEIGHT ADJUSTER - SHOULDER SAFETY BELT .