Child Restraint Belt Tether Location Child Seat

Caution: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured if the right-front passenger's air bag inflates. This is because the back of a rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag. It is always better to secure a child restraint in the rear seat. If a forward-facing child seat is suitable for your child, ALWAYS move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go and then install the child restraint. Be sure the child restraint position does not conflict with any additional requirements provided by the manufacturer. For more information, refer to the vehicle owner's manual and the instructions that came with the child restraint.

When the child seat is used in the front seat, it is installed by connecting the following components:

A special dealer-installed tether must be used in order to secure the child seat tether when a child seat that requires a top strap will be used in the rear seat. The child seat must be used only at the seating position for which the anchor (1) is installed. This action will ensure that the angle of the child seat tether is correct.

Child Restraint Belt Tether Location Initial Installation

Important: All vehicles are equipped with drilled and tapped plates welded to the rear compartment front panel. These plates serve as mounting points for the Child Seat Restraint System Belt Kits. If an anchor bracket (1) is being installed for the first time, use the following procedure:

1. Remove the cargo area side trim panel. Refer to Cargo Area Side Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
2. Carefully lift the rear edge of the carpeting in order to reveal the anchor bracket mounting plate locations.
3. Choose the mounting location on either the driver side or the passenger side.



4. Position the anchor bracket (1) to the anchor bracket mounting plate.

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 a nut driver to tighten this hardware or the fasteners will not be properly seated.

5. Install the bolts/screws .

Fully tighten the bolts/screws . Do not strip the bolts/screws.

6. Replace the carpeting.

Note the bump created by the anchor bracket.

Important: Pull the carpet tight before making a cut in the carpet.

7. Carefully slit the carpeting to allow the anchor bracket to protrude.
8. Follow the instructions in the owner's manual and the product information accompanying the child seat regarding the positioning and installation of the child seat when the rear safety belts are used.

Child Restraint Belt Tether Location Replacement

Caution: The seat belt assembly and/or bracket assembly must be replaced as a unit only. Do not substitute parts for any reason, or personal injury could result.

Important: Replace the anchor bracket if the anchor bracket is damaged.

1. Remove the bolts/screws .
2. Remove the anchor bracket (1).

1. Connect the anchor bracket (1) to the anchor bracket mounting plate.

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 a nut driver to tighten this hardware or the fasteners will not be properly seated.

2. Install the bolts/screws.

Tighten the bolts/screws until the bolts are fully seated. Do not strip the bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts/screws to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).