Reference Manual

Chapter 7: Interior: Child Seat Top Strap Mounting

If a child seat is to be used in a rear seat position, a special dealer-installed anchor must be used to anchor the top strap. In order to insure the correct top strap angle, the child seat is only to be used at the seating position for which the top strap anchor is installed. The following instructions explain how to install the anchor for the child seat top strap.

All hardware discussed should be supplied or available from the child seat manufacturer. Be sure the child seat location does not conflict with any additional requirements provided by the manufacturer.

Child Seat Locations
Seat Locations

Select the desired rear seat installation position(s) and located the appropriate existing 8mm (5/16") hole on the underside of the rear seat filler panel.

Mounting Hole Locations
Plan View - Rear Seat Filler Panel

Using a punch or other sharp tool, make a hole through the center of the trim covering the 8mm (5/16") hole.
From inside the car, cut a 9mm (11/32") hole through the filler panel trim using the location hole as a guide.
Remove the trim material from around the hole and push the insulation under the trim away from the hole.

Install the top strap anchor bracket (2), bolt (1), washer (4) and locknut (5).
Tighten locknut.

1. Bolt (5/16" X 1-1/4")

2. Anchor Bracket

3. Filler Panel

4. Washer

5. Locknut

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