Child Seat Anchor - Description

DESCRIPTION

This vehicle is equipped with a Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren, or LATCH child restraint anchorage system. The LATCH system provides for the installation of suitable child restraints in certain seating positions without using the standard equipment seat belt provided for that seating position. The second row seats in this vehicle are equipped with three fixed-position child restraint upper tether anchors and five child restraint lower anchors. These anchorages allow for the installation of suitable child restraints to be installed in either both second row outboard seating positions or in just the second row center seating position.





The second row upper tether anchors (1) are integral to the seat cushion frames (2). These anchors are each constructed from a heavy-gauge steel wire loop that is securely welded to the seat cushion frame. The second row child restraint upper tether anchors cannot be adjusted or repaired and, if ineffective or damaged, they must be replaced as a unit with their respective second row seat cushion frame unit.





The lower anchors (4) for this vehicle are also integral to their respective second row seat cushion frame. Sewn tags (2) with an embroidered child seat icon on the second row seat back trim cover (1) help identify the anchor locations because they may be otherwise difficult to see with the seat back in the upright position. These anchors are also constructed from a heavy-gauge steel wire loop that is securely welded to the seat cushion frame. They are each accessed from the front of the second row seat, where the seat back meets the seat cushion (3). These lower anchors cannot be adjusted or repaired and, if ineffective or damaged, they must be replaced as a unit with the second row seat cushion frame unit.

WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury during and following any seat belt or child restraint anchor service, carefully inspect all seat belts, buckles, mounting hardware, retractors, tether straps, and anchors for proper installation, operation, or damage. Replace any belt that is cut, frayed, or torn. Straighten any belt that is twisted. Tighten any loose fasteners. Replace any belt that has a damaged or ineffective buckle or retractor. Replace any belt that has a bent or damaged latch plate or anchor plate. Replace any child restraint anchor or the unit to which the anchor is integral that has been bent or damaged. Never attempt to repair a seat belt or child restraint component. Always replace damaged or ineffective seat belt and child restraint components with the correct, new and unused replacement parts listed in the Chrysler Mopar(R) Parts Catalog. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.