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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 new attachment parts.
  6. When repairing a multiple belt and attachment, install the nut to the bolt in the tunnel area from the underside of the floorpan.