Rivet Nut Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection when servicing a vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
If the safety canopy/side air curtain module has deployed, the tether cord rivet nut must be inspected and replaced if damaged before installing a new safety canopy.
NOTE:
A typical rivet nut replacement is shown that is similar for all vehicles.
NOTE:
LH shown, RH similar.
- Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering .
- Remove the necessary trim panel(s). For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
- Remove the bolt and bracket for the tether cord (if present).
- If needed, position and secure the safety canopy/side air curtain tether cord and bracket assembly aside.
- 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.
- If present, position the tether cord. Install the bolt. See the appropriate component removal and installation procedure or Specifications for the correct torque specification.
- Install the necessary trim panel(s). For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
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.