F 250 2WD Super Duty V8-7.3L DSL Turbo VIN F (1999)
Seat Belt: Service and Repair
Service Procedures
Post Collision Inspection
WARNING: All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, safety belt height adjusters, buckles, front safety belt buckle support assemblies
(slide bar), if so equipped, child safety seat tether attachments, and attaching hardware should be inspected after any collision. All belt
assemblies should be replaced unless a qualified technician finds the assemblies show no damage and operate properly. Belt assemblies not in
use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.
1. Safety belt assemblies should be periodically inspected to make sure they have not become damaged and are in proper operating condition,
particularly if subjected to severe stress.
2. Before installing a new safety belt assembly, the safety belt attaching areas must be inspected for damage and distortion. If the attaching points are
damaged or distorted, the sheet metal must be worked back to its original shape and structural integrity.
3. Install the new safety belt(s). Perform the Functional Test Safety Belt procedure. See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General
Diagnostics
Missing Weld Nut - Upper B-Pillar
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 it is determined that the reinforcement is missing,
install a reinforcement. 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 wire through so that it may be secured to the weld nut and washer.
7. Pull wire back up to the weld nut clearance hole.
8. Hold weld nut securely in place and using Rotunda MIG Wire Feed Welder 106-00053 or equivalent, 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.
Missing Weld Nut - Lower B-Pillar
1. Remove the interior trim panel to expose the suspect anchor point.
2. Obtain a M12 weld nut.
3. Drill two 8-mm (5/16-in) diameter holes adjacent to the clearance hole.
4. Align weld nut with the clearance hole using a piece of round stock.
5. Secure in place and using Rotunda MIG Wire Feed Welder 106-00053 or equivalent, plug weld at the two 8-mm (5/16-in) diameter holes
previously drilled.
6. Metal finish as required.
7. Verify the nut is securely in place.
Safety Belt Tongue Rotated on Belt
