Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN K SFI (2001)
Seat Belt: Service and Repair
Safety Belt Shoulder Height Adjuster With Stripped Weld Nuts
D-Ring Installation Kit
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS
1. Remove the B-pillar trim panel.
2. Use the half-inch drill with integral stop provided in D-Ring Installation Kit to drill out the damaged threads in the upper pillar structure.
3. Apply a suitable lubricant to the M14 x 1.5 tap with integral stop provided in D-Ring Installation Kit and tap new threads.
NOTE: After each rotation, back off tap slightly to remove new cuttings and be sure to blow out any chips before proceeding.
4. Use a threaded insert (N807170-S190) provided in the D-Ring Installation Kit and screw it into the retapped hole until it is slightly below the
surface.
