Safety Belt Shoulder Height Adjuster With Stripped Weld Nuts

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

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

Remove the B-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to BODY SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
Use the half-inch drill with integral stop provided in D-Ring Installation Kit to drill out the damaged threads in the upper pillar structure.

Fig 1: Drilling Out Damaged Threads
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NOTE: After each rotation, back off tap slightly to remove new cuttings and be sure to blow out any chips before proceeding.

Fig 2: View Of Integral Stop On Thread Tap

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Apply a suitable lubricant to the M14 x 1.5 tap with integral stop provided in D-Ring Installation Kit and tap new threads.
Use a threaded insert (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: View Of Threaded Insert For Retapped Hole
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NOTE: If the 2 bolts on the height adjuster are not stripped, install the height adjuster. For additional information, refer to the appropriate height adjuster procedure in this article.

Fig 4: Tapping Installation Tool To Seat Insert Keys

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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.