Town Car V8-281 4.6L SOHC (1991)
Seat Belt: Service and Repair
Service Procedures
Seat & Shlder Safety Belt Harn. W/O Anchor Plate Thread Damage
The seat and shoulder safety belts are factory installed in their proper locations. If the belts are removed for any reason, they should be installed using
proper service procedures. The 7/16-inch x 20 safety seat belt Torx(R) head anchor bolts should be hand started and then tighten the anchor bolts to
30-43 Nm (22-32 lb-ft).
1. Remove damaged bolt from anchor reinforcement and discard.
Parts Replacement Chart
2. Install a new bolt. Tighten to 30-43 Nm (22-32 lb-ft).
Seat and Shoulder Belt With Damaged Anchor Plate Threads
The seat and shoulder safety belts are factory installed in their proper locations. If the belts are removed for any reason, they should be installed using
proper service procedures. The 7/16-inch x 20 safety seat belt Torx(R) head anchor bolts should be hand started and then tighten the anchor bolts to
30-43 Nm (22-32 lb-ft).
1. Remove broken or stripped bolt and discard.
2. Drill out the internal threads in safety belt anchor plate with a 27/64-inch drill (shoulder belt 13/32-inch drill.)
3. Re-thread anchor plate with a 1/2-13 tap (safety belt).
4. Blow out the chips.
Parts Replacement Chart
5. Install attachment parts using proper service procedures. Tighten the replacement bolt to 30-43 Nm (22-32 lb-ft). Original parts are to be replaced
with service parts. Unless specified in the Parts Replacement Chart, use original parts.
6. When servicing a multiple belt and attachment, install nut (Part No. 382599-S100) to the bolt in the tunnel area from the underside of the floorpan.
