Excursion 2WD V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (2000)
Safety Belt: Service and Repair
General Procedures
Safety Belt Cleaning
1. Clean the safety belt webbing only with a mild soap solution recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpets. Follow the instructions provided
with the soap.
WARNING: DO NOT BLEACH OR RE-DYE THE WEBBING, AS THE WEBBING MAY WEAKEN.
Safety Belt With Anchor Plate Thread Damage
1. Remove the broken or stripped bolt and discard.
2. Drill out the internal threads in the safety belt anchor plate with a 10.7 mm (27/64 in) 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 replaced with the repair parts indicated in the Safety Belt Parts Replacement Guidelines. See:
Parts Replacement Chart
6. When repairing a multiple belt and attachment, install the nut to the bolt in the tunnel area from the underside of the floorpan.
Replacement of the Weld Nut and Reinforcement
1. Remove the interior trim panel to expose the suspect anchor point.
2. Determine if the weld nut only or the weld nut and reinforcement and weld nut are missing. If the B- or C- or D- pillar safety belt anchor nuts or
reinforcements are stripped or missing, they should be replaced with a new nut or reinforcement. See: Parts Replacement Chart
To install a missing weld nut only, proceed to Step 3.
3. Obtain a M12 weld nut, and a standard washer.
4. Drill out two 8 mm (5/16 in) diameter holes adjacent to the clearance hole.
5. Obtain a length of copper welding wire and feed through clearance hole in door frame opening until it becomes visible at the access hole.
6. Pull the wire through so that it may be secured to the weld nut and washer.
7. Pull the wire back up to the weld nut clearance hole.
8. Hold the weld nut securely in place. Use the MIG Wire Feed Welder 106-00053 to plug weld the nut in place at the two 8 mm (5/16 in) diameter
holes previously drilled.
9. Metal finish as required.
10. Verify the nut is securely in place.
Safety Belt Tongue Rotated on Belt
1. Fold the safety belt as indicated.
2. Pull the safety belt tongue over the fold in the safety belt.
