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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Cavalier 🢒 Restraints 🢒 Seat Belts 🢒 Child Restraint Tether Anchor Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 863387 Size: SH
  1. When removing the center child tether anchor, or the vehicle is equipped with OnStar and/or digital radio, perform the following steps:
    2. 1.1. Remove the rear window trim panel from the rear shelf. Refer to Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
    1.2. Remove the tether anchor bolt (3).

    Digital radio bracket shown, global position system (GPS) bracket similar.

    1.3. Remove the GSP bracket, and or the digital radio bracket (2) from the tether anchor (1).
    1.4. Remove the tether anchor (1) from the rear shelf (5).

    Object Number: 899900 Size: SH
  2. When removing the outer child tether anchor, or the vehicle is not equipped with OnStar and/or digital radio, perform the following steps:
    3. 2.1. Remove the tether anchor bezel from the rear window shelf trim.
    2.2. Remove the bolt from the tether anchor.
    2.3. Remove the tether anchor from the rear shelf.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 899900 Size: SH
  1. When installing the outer child tether anchor, or the vehicle is not equipped with OnStar and/or digital radio, perform the following steps:
    2. 1.1. Position the tether anchor tab to the alignment hole in the rear shelf.

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

            Important: DO NOT use power tools to tighten the child tether anchor bolts.

    1.2. Install the bolt to the child tether anchor.

    Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).

    1.3. Install tether anchor bezel to the rear window trim shelf.

    Press into place until fully engaged.


    Object Number: 863387 Size: SH
  2. When installing the center child tether anchor, or the vehicle is equipped with OnStar and/or digital radio, perform the following steps:
    3. 2.1. Position the tab on the tether anchor (1) to the alignment hole in the rear shelf (5).

    Digital radio bracket shown, GPS bracket similar.

    2.2. Align the GPS sensor bracket and/or the digital radio bracket (2) to the tether anchor (1).

            Important: The digital radio bracket and/or the GPS sensor bracket use the same fastener as the child tether anchor. Check the alignment of the tether anchor and the bracket to the rear shelf prior to installing the fastener.

            Important: DO NOT use power tools to tighten the child tether anchor bolts.

    2.3. Install the bolt (3) for the child tether anchor (1).

    Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).

    2.4. Install the trim panel for the rear window shelf. Refer to Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.