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Replacement Of The Weld Nut And/Or Reinforcement

    NOTE: If the B or C-pillar safety belt anchor nuts or reinforcements are stripped or missing, they should be replaced with a new nut/reinforcement plate.
  1. Expose the suspect anchor plate.
  2. Drill out two 8 mm (5/16 in) diameter access holes adjacent to the weld nut clearance hole.
  3. Thread a length of copper welding wire through the clearance hole and position to secure the weld nut and washer.
  4. Use MIG Wire Feed Welder to plug weld a 7/16 inch weld nut and standard washer in place at the two 8 mm (5/16 in) holes.
  5. Metal finish as required.
  6. Perform the Functional Test. For additional information, refer to COMPONENT TEST  .