Mountaineer AWD V6-4.0L VIN K Flex Fuel (2003)
Seat Belt: Service and Repair
General Procedures
Safety Belt Cleaning
SAFETY BELT CLEANING
1. WARNING: Do not bleach or re-dye the webbing, as the webbing may weaken.
Clean the safety belt webbing only with a mild soap solution recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpets. Follow the instructions provided
with the soap.
Safety Belt With Anchor Plate Thread Damage
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.
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
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, a new nut or reinforcement should be installed. To install a missing weld nut only, proceed to Step 3.
3. Obtain the correct M12 weld nut and a standard washer to perform the procedure.
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 MID 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
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.
