Section 01-20A: Restraints, Active
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty and Bronco Workshop Manual
SERVICE PROCEDURES

Safety Belt with Anchor Plate Thread Damage

  1. Remove the broken or stripped bolt and discard.

  1. Drill out the internal threads in the seat belt anchor plate with a 27/64-inch drill.

  1. Rethread the seat belt anchor plate with a 1/2-13 tap.

  1. Blow out the chips.

  1. Install the attachment parts in the sequence shown. Refer to applicable illustration. Tighten the replacement bolt to 35-45 Nm (26-33 lb-ft). Original parts are to be replaced with the repair parts indicated in the seat belt parts replacement guides. Refer to the Parts Replacement Chart in the Specifications portion of this section. Unless specified in the guides, use original parts.

  1. When repairing a multiple belt and attachment, install nut 382599-S100 to the bolt in the tunnel area from the underside of the floorpan. Tighten to 35-45 Nm (26-33 lb-ft).