B4000 SE Cab Plus 4 4WD V6-4.0L OHV (2000)
Seat Belt: Service and Repair
Seat Belt Without Anchor Plate Thread Damage
Seat Belt Without Anchor Plate Thread Damage
Replacement of the Weld Nut and/or Reinforcement
NOTE: If the seat belt anchor nuts or reinforcements are stripped or missing, they should be replaced with a new nut/reinforcement plate.
1. Expose the suspect anchor point.
2. Drill out two 8 mm (5/16 in) diameter access holes adjacent to the weld nut clearance hole.
3. Thread a length of copper welding wire through the clearance hole and position to secure the weld nut and washer.
4. Use a MIG wire feed welder and plug weld a 7/16 inch (11 mm) weld nut and standard washer in place at the two 8 mm (5/16 in) holes.
5. Metal finish as required.
6. Install the restraint system.
7. Perform seat belt inspection. Refer to SEAT BELT INSPECTION.
