Child Restraint Belt Tether Location (Center-Third Row Bucket)

CHILD RESTRAINT BELT TETHER LOCATION (CENTER-THIRD ROW BUCKET)

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: The child seat tether strap attaches or anchors in two different ways. The tether strap attaches to the third row outboard lower seat belt anchor bracket or the third row seat riser depending on the seat configurations. Use the child seat tether strap only in the second row.




1. Remove the tether strap spring clip from the anchor plate.
2. Remove the anchor plate bolt and the nut.
3. Remove the anchor plate from the bucket seat frame.




4. Remove the tether strap from between the second row bucket seat cushion and the seat back.
5. Remove the tether strap from underneath the head restraint if equipped.
6. Remove the tether strap from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the tether strap to the vehicle.
2. Route the tether strap underneath the head restraint if equipped.
3. Route the tether strap between the second row bucket seat cushion and the seat back.




4. Install the anchor plate to the buckle seat frame.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install the anchor plate bolt and the nut.

Tighten
Tighten the child seat tether strap anchor plate bolt and the nut to 10 N.m (89 in lb).

6. Install the tether strap spring clip to the anchor plate. Verify that the spring clip end closes once the spring clip is attached to the anchor plate.