F 150 4WD Pickup V8-5.4L VIN V Flex Fuel (2006)
Seat Belt Height Adjuster: Service and Repair
Safety Belt Shoulder Height Adjuster With Stripped Weld Nuts
SAFETY BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTER WITH STRIPPED WELD NUTS
1. Remove the B-pillar trim panel.
2. Use the half-inch drill with integral stop to drill out the damaged threads in the upper pillar structure.
3. NOTE: After each rotation, back off tap slightly to remove new cuttings and be sure to blow out any chips before proceeding.
Apply a suitable lubricant to the M14 x 1.5 tap with integral stop and tap new threads.
4. Use a threaded insert and screw it into the retapped hole until it is slightly below the surface.
5. NOTE: If the 2 bolts on the height adjuster are not stripped, install the height adjuster.
