F 150 4WD Pickup V8-5.4L SOHC VIN 3 (1999)
Seat Belt Height Adjuster: Service and Repair
Shoulder Safety Belt Height Adjuster With Stripped Weld Nuts
D-Ring Installation Kit
Special Tool(s)
1. Remove the upper corner trim panels.
2. Use the half-inch drill provided in D-Ring Installation Kit 100-F012 or equivalent to drill out the damaged threads in the upper B-pillar structure.
3. Apply a suitable lubricant to the M14 x 1.5 tap provided in D-Ring Installation Kit 100-F012 and tap new threads.
NOTE: After each rotation, back tap off slightly to remove new cuttings and be sure to clean out any chips before proceeding.
4. Use a threaded insert provided in D-Ring Installation Kit 100-F012 or equivalent and screw it into the retapped hole until it is slightly below the
surface of the hole.
