Escape 4WD V6-181 3.0L DOHC VIN 1 Duratec (2003)
Seat Belt Height Adjuster: Service and Repair
General Procedures
D-Ring Installation Kit
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
1. Remove the trim panels.
2. Use the half-inch drill provided in D-Ring Installation Kit 100-F012 (134-00018) or equivalent to drill out the damaged threads in the upper
B-pillar structure.
3. Apply a suitable lubricant to the M14x1.5 tap provided in D-Ring Installation Kit 100-F012 (134-00018) 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 (134-00018) or equivalent and screw it into the retapped hole until it is slightly
below the surface of the hole.