Rivet Nut Replacement
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
CAUTION:
If the safety canopy module has deployed, the tether cord rivet nut must be inspected and replaced if damaged before installing a new safety canopy.
NOTE:
The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
NOTE:
A typical rivet nut replacement is shown that is similar for all vehicles.
NOTE:
The left-hand drive driver side is shown, all others are similar.
- Depower the system. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
- Remove the A-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
- Remove the bolt and bracket for the tether cord from the A-pillar.
- Position and secure the side air curtain tether cord and bracket assembly out of the way.
- Using the appropriate service tool, sand the rivet nut shoulder until the shoulder surface is removed.
- Punch the remaining portion of the rivet nut through the rivet nut hole.
- Obtain the correct square shank rivet nut for the vehicle application from the Ford Master Parts Catalog, and insert it into the rivet nut hole.
- Using a suitable rivet nut installing tool, install the rivet nut. For additional information, refer to the tool manufacturer's operating instructions.
- Position the A-pillar tether cord. Install the bolt. See the appropriate component removal and installation procedure or Specifications for the correct torque specification.
- Install the A-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
NOTE:
Use only Ford Motor Company factory-authorized replacement parts for rivet nut repair procedure.
NOTE:
The tether cord must be positioned correctly in place before installing the A-pillar trim panel.